Crushing It! Take Bus 911 to Xuhui, Directly Reaching a Wave of Attractions!
Take a bus tour of Xuhui! Starting April 1st, the 'Double-Decker Romantic Bus' Route 911, which carries many nostalgic memories for old Shanghai residents, 'returned' to Huaigu Road. The departure interval is 25-30 minutes, with the first batch deploying 4 operational vehicles. Subsequent increases will be based on passenger flow.
Route 911 Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus runs along Wukang Road to Old West Gate, covering the most prosperous section of Huaigu Road. The bus is decorated with large glass windows for better sightseeing, and the upper deck also has a panoramic skylight to allow everyone to enjoy the urban beauty of Shanghai. Almost every stop along the route is suitable for getting off and walking for a few steps – it's all about the scenery.
911 Road Bus Route
Take the 911 Road Bus
See all the scenery in Xuhui
Xinhua Road Panyu Road Station: Shanghai University of Science and Technology
From Xinhua Road Panyu Road to the next stop Huaigu Middle Road Wukang Road, passing through Shanghai University of Science and Technology Xuhui Campus along the way. Sitting on the bus, you can enjoy the scenery of this top domestic university.
Huaigu Middle Road Wukang Road Station: Wukang Building, Qigela Mansion
The Wukang Road station is near the Wukang Building, opposite is the beautiful and quiet Qigela Mansion.
This station's Wukang Road has 14 outstanding historical buildings along the street and preserves 37 historical buildings, also known as the 'Famous Person's Street'. Qin Yi, Ba Jin, Sun Dao Lin, and Tang Shaoyi all once lived here. There is also the Wukang Garden Leisure Street with European-style cafes, galleries, restaurants, shops, and flower shops.
It's worth mentioning that the Hengfu Historical Cultural Heritage District, where the Wukang Building is located, is the largest protected area in Shanghai. The Hengfu Historical Cultural Heritage District has a total area of 7.66 square kilometers, of which the Xuhui area is 4.3 square kilometers, with 950 outstanding historical buildings, 1774 historical buildings, and 2259 general historical buildings, possessing deep historical and cultural roots, which is the origin and bearer of Shanghai's urban DNA.
Huaigu Middle Road Gaoan Road: Shanghai Library
Walk east from Gaoan Road station and you'll arrive at the Shanghai Library – a must-visit for book lovers!
Huaigu Middle Road Changshun Road: Black Stone Apartments
After getting off, head southwest from Baoqing Road into Fuxing Middle Road, and you'll find Black Stone Apartments after a few hundred meters.
'Black Stone' is the popular name for the Black Stone Apartments located at 1331 Fuxing Middle Road. With its art deco style exterior, exquisite architectural details, and a century-old history, it's a representation of Shanghai's old sea-style apartment, and now being renovated with protection and utilization.
Huaigu Middle Road Shanshun Road: Yangyang Park
The park has a French-style canopy avenue and symmetrical flowerbeds. The wide corridors and winding paths, combined with elegant green spaces, create a unique French-style park. You can reach it by a one-minute walk.
Editor: Wei Li
