Xintiandi, Shanghai

Xintiandi, Shanghai

Xintiandi in Shanghai is an urban tourist attraction that showcases the city's historical and cultural charm. It is a leisure pedestrian street transformed from the unique old Shikumen architectural district of Shanghai, featuring international-standard dining, commerce, entertainment, and culture.

Shikumen architecture embodies Shanghai’s history and culture frozen in its buildings. It stands alongside other Shanghai urban tourist attractions such as the Ming and Qing architectural complex of Yu Garden, the financial building cluster along the Bund, and the department store buildings on Nanjing Road.

Located in the city center, on the south side of Huaihai Middle Road, Xintiandi is a fashionable leisure pedestrian street composed of Shikumen buildings and modern architecture. It covers an area of 30,000 square meters, with a built-up area of 60,000 square meters. The exterior of this Shikumen building complex retains the original brick walls, roof tiles, and Shikumen gates, creating a time-travel atmosphere that takes you back to the 1920s. However, the interiors of each building have been tailored to the lifestyle, pace, and emotional world of 21st-century urban dwellers, housing international art galleries, fashion boutiques, themed restaurants, coffee bars, and more.

The “Oriental Charm Dining & Entertainment Center,” operated by Hong Kong stars such as Leslie Cheung and Jackie Chan, is a creative fusion of celebrity culture and dining, where fans can often interact with their idols. The Crystal Glass Theme Restaurant run by famous Taiwanese actress Brigitte Lin Yang offers diners a chance to enjoy meals in a vibrant crystal palace. French restaurants feature enchanting Parisian song and dance performances and underground wine cellar dining rooms. Japanese music restaurants rock the night away with non-stop music, while Brazilian barbecue restaurants bring lively South American performance shows...

The trendy boutiques here closely follow international fashion trends without missing a beat. The Chinese Culture Mall sells creatively designed household goods, handicrafts, and souvenirs crafted by artisans—purely authentic Chinese flavor. A variety of cultural performances on the open-air plaza offer plenty of opportunities for visitor participation. The Shikumen Museum recreates the living conditions of a Shanghai family in the early 20th century by redecorating a building with original furnishings and layouts, allowing visitors to explore Shanghai’s history and culture through nostalgia and heritage. The museum also uses photos and videos to depict the transformation of Xintiandi from an old Shikumen district to a fashionable leisure pedestrian street.

The Shikumen alleys of Xintiandi embody the comfort and convenience of the 21st century, fully equipped with escalators, central air conditioning, and broadband internet. Visitors can quickly look up product prices in shops, menus in restaurants and bars, as well as movies being shown in cinemas online, and even make reservations. They can also browse online to watch cultural performances in the open-air plaza and restaurants of Xintiandi. Stepping into Xintiandi, one discovers endless trends and novelties to feast the eyes on; there’s also no shortage of interactive experiences to keep you happily entertained all day. Xintiandi will become the best destination for both domestic and international tourists to experience Shanghai’s history and culture as well as its modern lifestyle. It also serves as a gathering place for cultured locals and expatriates.

Transportation

Address: Lane 181, Taicang Road (North Block of Xintiandi Plaza); Lane 123, Xingye Road (South Block of Xintiandi Plaza). Xintiandi Plaza is surrounded by Taicang Road, South Huangpi Road, Madang Road, and Zi Zhong Road, located in the city center, adjacent to the Huaihai Middle Road commercial area, with convenient transportation. The site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China is adjacent to Xintiandi.

: Metro Line 1 – Huangpi South Road Station; Buses 42, 146, 781, 911, 926, Tunnel Line 8, Bridge Line 1, and others.

Type: Themed District

Recommended Visit Duration: 3–4 hours

Official Website: http://www.shanghaixintiandi.com/p/sites/index.html

Opening Hours:

Open all day

Ticket Information:

No admission fee required.