Huaihai Road Commercial Street

　　   Huaihai Road runs east from Renmin Road to West Kexing Road and is divided into three sections: eastern, central, and western. Stretching over ten li in length, it is one of Shanghai’s most famous commercial streets. The most bustling part is Huaihai Middle Road, formerly known as Avenue Joffre, which was renamed in 1949. As early as the 1930s, it was renowned both domestically and internationally for its charm, vibrancy, and exotic flair.

　　   Huaihai Road was once part of the French Concession, lined with French plane trees, exuding a strong European charm. The street hosts a wide array of world-class brands, with over 400 shops such as Plaza 66, IFC Mall, Time Square, Golden Bell Plaza, Shanghai Plaza, Hong Kong Plaza, Pacific Department Store Huaihai Branch, and Parkson. Here you can witness the forefront of fashion—groups of young men and women strolling down the street make it feel like stepping into a living edition of “Elle.”

　　   The buildings along Huaihai Road radiate a rich urban cultural and leisure atmosphere. On the section near South Xizang Road, there are many historic sites and classic structures, such as the former residence of Sheng Xuanhuai (now the Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai), built in 1900; the Denyun Apartments, constructed in 1910 in a typical French chateau style and the first high-rise building on Huaihai Road; and the Wukang Mansion, built in 1942, which is Shanghai's earliest classical façade corridor-style apartment. In addition, the Cathay Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, and consulates of several countries are also located here.

　　   Huaihai Road is also a refined cultural boulevard, where notable sites such as the Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen, the Former Residence of Soong Ching-ling, the Zhou Enlai’s Former Residence (No. 7), and the site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China are situated on or near this road. At the end of 1996, the new building of the Shanghai Library also opened on Huaihai Middle Road.

　　   Transportation: Subway Line 1 – stations at South Huangpi Road, South Shaanxi Road, and Changshu Road; bus lines including 42, 926, 24, 126, 320, and 911.

　　   Address: From East Huaihai Road to West Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

　　   Type: Street & Market

　　   Business Hours:

　　   The commercial street is open all day. Most shops are open approximately from 10:00 to 22:00.