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Shaoxing Road to Taikang Road - A French Concession Walking Tour in Shanghai

By Sara Naumann, About.com

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Shaoxing Park

Shaoxing Park

© 2007 Sara Naumann, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Meander down Shaoxing Road enjoying the trees (if it’s spring or summer) and the street life. Last time I walked on Shaoxing road we viewed a rather medieval scene: a man with a hawk tethered to his arm followed another man throwing meat up in the air for the bird to catch. You never know what you’ll witness on the streets in China.

There are plenty of random little galleries and shops to stop in but don’t miss Shaoxing Park (see photo). It’s located on the left-hand side (assuming you’re walking east) of the street about mid-way down. Duck in to find a lovely secluded little park with a few fish ponds, some exercise equipment and a neat man-made cave in the very back. Kids will love this little break and it’s a chance for you to sit down and have a look around – or at the map. Locals gather here to exercise, play cards or games or just sit and listen to the birds.

Shaoxing Park: #62 Shaoxing Road

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