Huangpu district, Shanghai, China

Places to visit near Luwan

Luwan is a town in Huangpu district, Shanghai, China. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 38 museums, 32 forts & heritage, 28 parks and 13 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Tianzifang (1 km), All Saints Church (1 km) and Fuxing Park (1 km).

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Luwan at a glance

Location
Huangpu district, Shanghai, China
Coordinates
31.2091° N, 121.4634° E
Places within 50 km
178 (105 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Luwan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Luwan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Museums near Luwan

42 museums within 100 km of Luwan. The closest is Zhou En Lai Former's Residence (1 km); the best-known is Shanghai Museum of Arts And Crafts (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Luwan

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luwan. The closest is Former Site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (2 km); the best-known is Moller Villa (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Luwan

29 parks within 100 km of Luwan. The closest is Shaoxing Park (1 km); the best-known is Taipingqiao Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Luwan

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Luwan. The closest is 安和新村 (1 km); the best-known is Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Temples near Luwan

10 temples within 100 km of Luwan. The closest is Shanghai Confucian Temple (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Luwan

10 buddhist sites within 100 km of Luwan. The closest is Shenxiangge (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Luwan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luwan
  2. 1 km All Saints Church · church, Huangpu
  3. 1 km Taipingqiao Park · park, Huangpu
  4. 1 km Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party · museum, Huangpu
  5. 1 km Shikumen Wulixiang Museum · museum, Huangpu
  6. 3 km Shanghai Museum of Arts And Crafts · museum, Xuhui
  7. 2 km Back to Luwan

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    Within 15 km of Luwan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luwan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums3842Zhou En Lai Former's Residence (1 km)
    Other attractions3338Tianzifang (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3232Former Site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea (2 km)
    Parks2829Shaoxing Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1314安和新村 (1 km)
    Temples1010Shanghai Confucian Temple (3 km)
    Buddhist sites610Shenxiangge (4 km)
    Churches99All Saints Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17Changxing Island (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Xiao Tao Yuan Mosque (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Shanghai Jiaotong University (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22Roundabout With Oriental Pearl Tower (6 km)

    Luwan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luwan?

    Tianzifang (attraction, about 1 km), All Saints Church (church, about 1 km), Fuxing Park (attraction, about 1 km), Shanghai Museum of Arts And Crafts (museum, about 2 km), Shikumen Wulixiang Museum (museum, about 2 km), Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (museum, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Luwan?

    178 places on Spotwander: 38 museums, 33 other attractions, 32 forts & heritage, 28 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest museum to Luwan?

    Zhou En Lai Former's Residence, about 1 km by road; Shanghai Museum of Arts And Crafts (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Luwan?

    Former Site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea, about 2 km by road; 上海中华职业教育社 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Luwan?

    Shaoxing Park, about 1 km by road; Taipingqiao Park (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luwan?

    Start in Luwan, visit All Saints Church, then Taipingqiao Park, then Site of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, then Shikumen Wulixiang Museum, then Shanghai Museum of Arts And Crafts, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luwan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Luwan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Luwan’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.