Wujiaochang


Wujiaochang is an area in Yangpu District, Shanghai, China, centred on a roundabout of five roads, hence its name. It has a total area of 3.11 square km and is the busiest area in northern Shanghai. It is divided in half by the Middle Ring Road, which cuts straight above the roundabout. It is one of the ten designated business hubs in Shanghai.

History

Wujiaochang was first created in the 1930s as the centre of the 'Big Shanghai' plan made by the newly formed Republic of China. However, the Japanese Invasion of China in 1937 forced the construction to stop. When the war was over, the Chinese government was too poor to continue the project, so it was left to stand until the 21st century, when infrastructure and buildings were added and made the area a major business hub.

Roads interchanging at Wujiaochang

As its name suggests, there are five roads interchanging at Wujiaochang. Those are Songhu Road in the North, Xiangyin Road in the East, Huangxing Road in the South-East, Siping Road in the South-West, and Handan Road in the West.There are several universities located near Wujiaochang, including Fudan University, Tongji University and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

Businesses

There are many businesses in Wujiaochang, such as , , Suning Electrical Appliances Market, Hopson One and Paris Spring, which makes Wujiaochang a fantastic shopping destination. There are also some hotels nearby.

See Also

, a shopping area similar to Wujiaochang.
Wujiaochang Station, a station on Shanghai Metro line 10 serving the area.