Shanghai 1933 Old Millfun Visit Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-11 · 4 min read

This Shanghai 1933 Old Millfun Visit Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

1933 is a complex of restaurants and shops in Hongkou District of Shanghai, China. The poured-concrete structures once housed the Shanghai Municipal Council Slaughterhouse, the largest slaughterhouse in Shanghai at the time.

Itinerary summary

• Address: No.10 Shajing Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai
• Category: cultural site / heritage building
• Focus: art exhibitions / heritage / nature (varies)

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

1933 Old Millfun

Address: No.10 Shajing Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai

Practical info

• Hours: check the venue’s official announcement (most museums close on Mondays).
• Tickets: book via official channels; some require reservation.
• Reachable by metro / bus; routing depends on your hotel.
• Audio guides available at most museums / galleries.

Photographs

Staircases and walkways at 1933 Old Millfun

Photo: Lloyd Tudor · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

20260208 Shanghai International Settlement Slaughterhouse 02

Photo: Windmemories · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

20260208 Shanghai International Settlement Slaughterhouse 03

Photo: Windmemories · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sources

• 1933 Old Millfun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1933_Old_Millfun