History oozes out of every fiber of the city, but
Hongkou is a particularly notable neighborhood.
Shanghai was a safe haven for about 20,000 Jews during
the Second World War, and traces of this heritage can
still be found in buildings and park monuments.
Historic foreign relations aside, this neighborhood
throws you into traditional Shanghainese life without
taking you too far away from the city center. Some of
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the city’s best-preserved, ancient longtangs (laneway
communities) and shikumen (Shanghainese lanehouses)
are still in use as actual residences here. If you
like to be surrounded by local faces, Hongkou is a
great area to spend your time in. The football
stadium, Duolun Lu and the North Bund area await
should you need some entertainment.
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