Historical landmark hot topic on social media

As an old mansion draws crowds, local officials weigh in with advice, Zhang Kun reports.

The Wukang Building at the junction of Huaihai Middle Road and Wukang Road in Shanghai has become such a sensation on social media that photo fanatics have been causing road safety problems.

Built in 1924, the eight-story mansion is one of the most celebrated historical buildings in the former French concession in Shanghai. It was one of many landmark buildings created by Hungarian architect Laszlo Hudec and has been home to many celebrities over the decades.