Overview
Opened in 2001, Xintiandi reinvented the French Concession's shikumen houses as Shanghai's most fashionable district of upscale cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and clubs. Preserving the look of 1920s-30s Shanghai while blending in contemporary lifestyle, it features Michelin-starred chefs and Starbucks Reserve outlets alike. Along the street, the Memorial of the First National Congress of the CPC marks where the Chinese Communist Party was founded in 1921 — free to visit. Evenings are most atmospheric, often with live music. Free to explore. Directly at Xintiandi Station (Metro Lines 10 and 13).
Opening Hours
Street 24 hours (shops 10:00-22:00; bars/clubs until 02:00)
Travel Tips
After 8 PM is most lively, with live music bars and clubs in full swing. Michelin-listed Mr. & Mrs. Bund and Lost Heaven are nearby.
Hotels near Xintiandi
Hotels and guesthouses in Shanghai, Huangpu, Shanghai
Other attractions in Shanghai
The Bund
The dramatic contrast of colonial-era buildings along the Huangpu and Pudong's modern skyscrapers across the river.
Yu Garden
A classical Ming-dynasty garden tucked in the heart of downtown Shanghai.
Oriental Pearl Tower
The icon of Pudong's skyline, with a transparent observation deck offering a thrilling view of the city below your feet.
Shanghai Disneyland
Mainland China's first Disney theme park, anchored by the world's largest Cinderella Castle.
Tianzifang
An artistic alley district in the former French Concession, set in restored shikumen lane houses.
Shanghai Tower Observation Deck
China's tallest building at 632m, with a 118th-floor observatory overlooking all of Pudong.