First impressions matter, but Shanghai isn't all just about the Bund and Nanjing East Road.
In this post I review couple of places I visited in Shanghai that tourists typically miss but should definitely keep in their itinerary - the French Concession, Jing An villa and Tianzifang.

French Concession 法租界


How to go: Metro Line 1 takes you near Huaihai and Hengshan Rd. South Shaanxi Road station takes you closest to the heart of the french concession. To enjoy the streets and architecture, it's best to take a stroll from the metro. Walking with some historical attractions and directions here