Shanghai Xintiandi

　　Shanghai Xintiandi is an urban tourist attraction showcasing the historical and cultural essence of Shanghai. It has been transformed from the city’s distinctive old Shikumen building district into an international-level leisure pedestrian street offering dining, shopping, entertainment, and cultural experiences.

　　Shikumen architecture represents Shanghai’s historical and cultural legacy frozen in buildings. It complements other Shanghai urban tourist sights such as the Ming and Qing architecture complex of Yu Garden, the financial buildings along the Bund, and the department store complexes on Nanjing Road.

　　Located in the city center, on the south side of Huaihai Middle Road, Shanghai Xintiandi is a fashionable leisure pedestrian street composed of Shikumen buildings and modern structures. Covering an area of 30,000 square meters with a built-up area of 60,000 square meters, this Shikumen complex retains the original brick walls, roof tiles, and Shikumen gates on the exterior, giving the impression of stepping back in time to the 1920s. However, the interiors of each building have been custom-designed to fit the lifestyle, pace, and emotional world of 21st-century urban dwellers, now housing international art galleries, fashion boutiques, themed restaurants, coffee bars, and more.

　　The “Oriental Charm Dining & Entertainment Center,” operated by Hong Kong celebrities such as Alan Tam and Jackie Chan, is a creative fusion of star culture and dining where fans can often interact with their idols. The Crystal Art Restaurant run by renowned Taiwanese actress Brigitte Lin offers diners the experience of eating inside a colorful crystal palace. French restaurants feature enchanting Parisian song and dance performances and underground wine cellar dining rooms. Japanese music restaurants rock with nightly live music, while Brazilian barbecue restaurants bring the flair of South American performance art...

　　The trendy boutiques here keep up with international fashion trends without missing a beat. The Chinese Culture Mall sells unique household items, crafts, and souvenirs created by artisans, all with an authentic Chinese flavor. A variety of cultural performances on the open-air plaza offer plenty of interactive fun for visitors. The Shikumen Museum authentically recreates the lifestyle of a Shanghai family in the early 20th century through the careful arrangement of furniture and decor in a reconstructed building, allowing visitors to explore Shanghai’s history and culture amid a wave of nostalgia. The museum also uses photos and videos to illustrate the transformation of Shanghai Xintiandi from an old Shikumen district to a stylish leisure pedestrian street.

　　The Shikumen lanes of Xintiandi embody the comfort and convenience of the 21st century, equipped with escalators, central air conditioning, and broadband internet. Visitors can quickly check store prices, restaurant and bar menus, and movie schedules online, make reservations, or even watch live cultural performances in the plaza and restaurants via the internet. Stepping into Xintiandi, you’ll find endless trends and novelties to feast your eyes on, and countless opportunities for engagement and fun to keep you entertained all day. Shanghai Xintiandi is the perfect destination for both domestic and international tourists to experience Shanghai’s history and modern lifestyle, and serves as a gathering place for cultured locals and expatriates.

　　Transportation

　　Address: Lane 181, Taicang Road (North Block of Xintiandi Plaza), Huangpu District, Shanghai; 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 near the Huaihai Middle Road commercial district with convenient transportation. The site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China is adjacent to Xintiandi.

　　Subway: Line 1 – Huangpi South Road Station; Buses: 42, 146, 781, 911, 926, Tunnel Route 8, Bridge Route 1, etc.

　　Type: Themed Street

　　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.