Kangqiao forms part of suburban Shanghai and has a land area of 41.25 km2 (15.93 sq mi) and is a subdistrict of Pudong.

It is mostly a residential and commercial district, though it is also home to some of the many factories and production facilities in Shanghai.

The largest hotel in the area is the flagship Holiday Inn,[8] with its cantilevered glass swimming pool hanging 24 stories over the street.

In 1993 the main hall was rebuilt, with final reconstruction taking place in 1997.

has its home base and training grounds in Kangqiao, on Hunan Road.