18 Streets to See Shanghai in Spring
It is the best time to take a city walk! Here are 18 highly-recommended roads in Shanghai that you shouldn't miss this spring.
In Shanghai, there are more than 5,000 roads, most of which have witnessed the city's ups and downs.
Facing urban development, roads with long histories combine new trends and retro styles together. Follow us to explore different charms of 18 roads!
Yongkang Road is a small road that can be seen at a glance. It used to be an open-air food market.
Since the relocation of the food market in 2009, the stores on Yongkang Road have developed rapidly. With more than 70 bars and restaurants, it used to be a favourite destination for party animals.
Since 2016, all the unregulated bars on Yongkang Road have been banned and replaced by a variety of funky stores.
Due to the city's development plan, part of Yongkang Road will be demolished.
Some stores on Yongkang Road will be closed soon. Pay a visit before it's too late!
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F&B
Remi
Spoooon
Salee BESSOU
KIN Urban Thai Kitchen
Money Shops
Nonna
Tea is so funny !
Gelato Bello
Yongjia Road, built in 1920, gathers numerous villas at high price.
In spring, Boston ivy covers the exterior wall of the Dahui Garden which seems like a castle in a fairy tale.
Yongjia Road possesses the largest architecture complex of Shikumen in Shanghai. Many celebrities have lived there.
Yongjia Road is surrounded by hidden gems, including CALVINLUO, AZUL VINTAGE, N2PLANET, and various cafés and restaurants.
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F&B
HUGO HUSKY HOUSE
O`mills Bakery&Bistro
Metal Hands
ma-ia-ki
MODi COFFEE
VOYAGE COFFEE
CITYBORING
h2
DayDreaming by Monos
Shopping
heelz
VINTAGE SPACE
sofarsogoods
Anytime you go to Anfu Road, you can see photography enthusiasts taking pictures for passersby.
With many galleries, bookstores, and theater art centers, Anfu Road is an art paradise.
Stores there have their unique styles. Hidden in the alley, MUSTOFF VTG WAREHOUSE has two floors of precious vintage clothes. You can buy a bag of clothes at a favourable price.
Image Credit: Plant Ale. Official
Plant Ale. is a small plant store hidden in a residential building. The room is filled with various plants. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and quiet.
dè jà vu recycle store covers an area of 681 ㎡ with three floors. The second floor is a second-hand book market, and the third floor sells clothes.
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BOR Eatery
Alimentari
Justgrapes
RAC BAR
Literature & Art
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes
Shopping
Brandy Melville
PUTON PUTON
YOXI
BEAST
LOOKNOW&FLOW
Although Yueyang Road is not very famous, it has its own unique centuries-old elegance. 947 m in length is just right for walking.
No. 319 Yueyang Road
A host of scientific and cultural institutions are located there.
Yueyang Road's peace has also attracted many celebrities to settle there.
The exterior and interior decoration of stores on this road are well-designed and excellent. PAIN CHAUD, at the intersection of Yueyang Road and Dongping Road, is known as the "most beautiful bakery in Shanghai".
The newly opened pizzeria CheezaDo also received high popularity because of its eye-catching facade.
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OTTiMO
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CheezaDo pizza & café
PAIN CHAUD
Literature & Art
Former Residence of Shen Ruizhou
Shanghai Jingju Culture Center
Former Residence of Cao Ying
Shopping
Allot Vintage
BOOCUP
Recently, this only 444 m road has re-emerged in the public eye.
Bright Food Group
Taojiang Road is again presenting the leisure and romance of modern Shanghai in a new attitude, with all kinds of popular stores piling up.
hAo mArket collects various life goodies, covering beauty, fragrance, clothing, pet supplies and home decor.
Combining traditional Chinese pancakes with creative cuisine, the pancakes of tān are worth a try.
FUUA has also launched the limited Haoffogato in association with MIMILATO, which can only be tasted on Taojiang Road.
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MIMILATO
Abbey Road
La Cabane
A few days ago, the news that Kevin's Coffee is closing went viral among Shanghainese. The coffee shop, which has been open for nearly 30 years, has witnessed the ups and downs of Hengshan Road.
Built in 1922, Hengshan Road is called the "Oriental Champs Elysees" because of the dense paulownia trees on both sides of the road.
This year, the newly opened No. 8 Hengshan Road has made Hengshan Road popular again.
Combining European contemporary architecture with excellent historical buildings, No. 8 Hengshan Road is home to many popular restaurants such as the French fusion restaurant À Table, the Japanese izakaya High Yaki THE SEA, and the European bistro Mozzarella e Vino.
ONE STEP, a popular café, was transformed and renovated from the Xiangzhang Garden.
There are a number of unique coffee shops on Hengshan Road, including Habitat designed by Aoyama Zhouping, industrial-style coffee shop No Nay, and community-type store Wuqiong Coffee.
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No. 8 Hengshan Road
Yong Ping Lane
Hengshan Fang
SIYA CUISINE
Habitat
No Nay
Wuqiong Coffee
Literature & Art
Shanghai Community Church
Shanghai American School
Xujiahui Park
Pathe Villa
Shopping
The Mix Place
playmobil
Red Mansion
Middle Huaihai Road can best represent how prosperous Shanghai is.
Back in the 1920s and 1930s, it was the "source of fashion" in shanghai.
Today, Middle Huaihai Road is a shopping paradise with many shopping malls.
The first Hermes House in China is also located on this road.
Meanwhile, Middle Huaihai Road reaches a good combination of foreign and local features.
Guang Ming Cun, Lao Da Chang, and Shanghai Harbin Food Company are all famous local brands to give a taste of Shanghai.
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NUDAKE
MOLECULE BAKERY
DQ Infinity Space
Shanghai Qiao Coffee (Post Office)
Compass Coffee
Guang Ming Cun
Shanghai Harbin Food Company
Shanghai National Specialty Food Store
Lao Da Chang
Literature & Art
Wukang Building
Cathay Theatre
Shopping
iapm
TX Huaihai
Shanghai K11 Shopping Art Center
Huaihai 755
X11
HAUS SHANGHAI
bosie
niko and ...
ROOROY-Vintage
tomtommy market
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Many people think that Wukang Road is the most iconic road in Shanghai. With more than 14 exotic buildings, it is a fascinating place for taking photos.
The Wukang Building, designed by the architect L. E. Hudec., is a must-visit spot for tourists.
There are various cafés on Wukang Roads which are worth a try.
Besides, you can go to flower shops to enjoy the beauty of spring. Rosa Gallica, an old florist, has attracted both old and new customers for 15 years.
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LOKAL
Coffee Tree
TheCottageBar
CORNER CONE GELATO
GATHERING
Literature & Art
Former Residence of Ba Jin
Da Yin Bookstore
Former Residence of Song Qingling
Romeo's Balcony
Shopping
LOOKNOW
Yongfu Road, which is only 500 m long, is quiet in the middle of the city and rarely disturbed by tourists.
Located at No. 200 Yongfu Road, YongFoo Élite was once ranked as the second best club in the world.
The Merchants is a coffee shop from Beijing. Through its windows, you can see the beautiful white villa owned by the Shanghai Film Group.
handhandhand is the brand's first physical store in Shanghai, opening a space full of healing fragrance on Yongfu Road.
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YongFoo Élite
The Merchants
The Bar By Bar Choice
PROLOGUE COFFEE
Chamara
Literature & Art
Shanghai Film Group
Friendship Apartments
Shopping
handhandhand
Minose Vintage
LOLO LOVE VINTAGE
Wuyuan Road, a 820 m long road, is located in the center of Shanghai's contemporary art triangle.
Last year, the movie "B for Busy" let Wuyuan Road back to the spotlight. In the movie, the main character Lao Bai and his friend Lao Wu both live on Wuyuan Road.
The flower shop Wilde in the movie attracts many visitors to take a look.
A number of popular restaurants are located here, including BIJOU, diner, SHANGHAILANDER and more.
Don't miss Gathering, a café full of Chinese style.
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diner
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Monkey
FLUFFY.LFB
Senator Saloon
Literature & Art
Former Residence of Zhang Leping
Shopping
75 Boutique Vintage
Project91
WILDE
POSTMAN
Element
RE STATION
Extra One
Lazyeazy
KNITFANATICS
Homtique
HandS Antique
Sky Music Box
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Changle Road was once the birthplace of Chinese fashion brands.
Image Credit: RED@Icey素冰冰
In recent years, a new group of popular stores have moved to Changle Road, injecting newblood into this road.
It is hard not to be attracted by the apple-green front of YOXI. It specializes in various delicate trinkets.
Garden Books on Changle Road is book lovers' favourite destination. The books sold here are all ordered from foreign publishers. Original works are in multiple languages such as English, German, Spanish, and French. At the same time, there are Chinese classic works translated into foreign languages.
There are also a lot of attractive restaurants. The new store of papito, an authentic crepe brand from Serbia, has received much popularity.
Solo Garden is also a new restaurant on Changle Road. As soon as you enter, you will be absorbed in the beauty of the villa and the garden.
Atelier is located at the junction of Fumin Road and Changle Road. The first floor is a relaxing bistro style, while the second floor has a bar atmosphere for the late night.
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Wei Huang Cantonese Restaurant
ON THE ROAD STORE
CookieYak!
La Cour Bar&Café
ZHOU XIU QI RI
Literature & Art
Former Residence of Zhou Xinfang
Former Residence of Rong Desheng
Liu's Residence
Shopping
MIANHUATIAN
Demi Ciel
Double Happiness by Fang Fang Hu
Julu Road, originally named Rue Ratard, was built in 1907.
It is a classic road to feel the Shanghai lifestyle.
If you have already visited Julu Road countless times, why not try the newly opened Plsuone, SHIMMER and KALLO COFFEE.
JULULU758 is a park gathering great options for dining and shopping, such as MAISON DE salée and Freitag.
FOUND158 is a famous place for nightlife. Many popular bars and clubs are located here.
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coffee by sadside
Lieben
FOUND158
Literature & Art
Shanghai Writers Association
Writer's Bookstore
Shopping
Freitag store by Harbook
XiaoZhuo
YOXI
LADY FAFA
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The length of Jinxian Road is less than 500 m, but it is a must-visit road for foodies.
Many well-known old-established local restaurants such as LYCEUM, XINLE NOODLES, and Y'S KITCHEN are located on Jinxian Road.
Visitors can also find many community-type stores here.
There are various types of cafés and bistros, including Bistro172, Korean Bistro, the popular bar Roots, and the camping-style café Friiend.
After dining, Florist, Magic Shop Vintage and other special small store are also worth a visit.
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Spring Restaurant
La Maison
Friiend
CIPHER
WAITWORTH
@ HOME
DEARYOU
DEAD POET
PentHouse
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LeBoBo Shake Bar
VTT
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Magic Shop Vintage
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Florist
LCTAG
Earth Pet House
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Lixi Road has suddenly become popular in recent months. Its architectural style easily creates a feeling that you were in Korea.
There are a number of former residents and many old-style buildings.
The L'ATELIER OVER BAKERY store around the corner does not use industrial yeast, but the fruit yeast developed by themselves.
BottleDream basecamp is an open library, coffee shop, and offline exhibition space. It is also a place for people to discuss public issues here, such as environmental protection, sustainability, gender issues, and educational innovation.
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Kwok's Residence
Residence of Li Hongzhang's mother
Dai's Residence
Yuyuan Road, which is over 100 years old, hides 108 old villas, more than 50 small alleyways and more than a thousand street stores.
Yuyuan Road has witnessed Shanghai's modern history. With the passage of time, there are more popular elements on it.
Onita is a Japanese-style bistro. Warm decoration creates a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, making it perfect for friend gatherings.
BAsdBan's croissant is one of the most popular croissants in Shanghai.
Yuan Gu Yun Jing is a restaurant full of Chinese aesthetics. It has opened up a comfortable terrace surrounded by greenery. During the day, enjoy a seasonal limited dessert, and as the night falls, try out the signature dishes.
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JISU
Commune Reserve
Money Shops
Bai Ri Qing Cheng
Literature & Art
Yuyuan Public Market
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Hugo&Jiro
Tongren Road was once popular for its bars. However, at the end of 2009, the bars on Tongren Road closed down and the road fell into silence for a while.
Bounded by West Nanjing Road, Tongren Road has two distinctly different styles. The south part is led by the X88.
This one-stop place for dining and entertainment has a collection of popular restaurant such as Fine Fan, NUITS, and CUCURUCU.
The north part is known for its excellent architectures.
Situated at the northernmost end, the Green House is a classic landmark on Tongren Road. It was originally the residence of Wu Tongwen, the "Pigment King" of old Shanghai, and was designed by the legendary Hungarian architect Hudec.
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FINE FAN zakka&canteen
CUCURUCU
NUITS
BOTONG SIKDANG
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Lou Shang Hui Guan
TENS
Rina
Chili's
Izakaya
Yaya's
DOE coffee
Daily Open
Literature & Art
Former Residence of Shi Liangcai
Green House
Shopping
Jing'an Kerry Center
DREAM OF FLOWERS
Electra
HEYAN'ER
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Madang Road - Xingye Road - Taicang Road
Twenty years ago, the area where Madang Road, Xingye Road and Taicang Road intersected was a dilapidated Shikumen residential area. It has been restored and transformed into a chic place.
Aesop's second store in Chinese mainland is located here.
Meet the Bund, known as one of the best Fujian cuisines, has also opened a new restaurant in Xintiandi.
ARKET is a Nordic lifestyle brand from Stockholm. It sells striped shirt, suit, T-shirt and more.
And Stiller, a brand under the Michelin three-star restaurant Taianmen, will soon open its store on Taicang Road.
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Shake shack
TAOTAOJU
KANPAI YAKINIKU RESTAURANT
Polux by Paul Pairet
Hot Pot Sun
Shopping Routes
Lululemon
HARMAY
DESCENTETOM FORD BEAUTY
Image Credit:RED@willxieSTA Arts Bookstore
Huashan Road, which spans Jing'an, Changning and Xuhui districts, has a total length of 4,320 m. The two institutions, Shanghai Jiaotong University and Shanghai Theatre Academy, have endowed Huashan Road with rich favor of literature and art.
The must-visit store on Huashan Road is none other than mbd. This bakery, managed by Hiro, is known as having the best ciabattas in Shanghai.
The old villas in Lane 263, Huashan Road, is a time-honored brand hall. Over 100 well-known old brands in Shanghai show their products here.
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Gong Jiu
L'ATELIER CHIC CHOC
Mbd
DS Café
RICH
JAY Café
WAC.
Luneurs
GentleMaker Café
CHARTRES GARDEN
SENSO
YUNHENOODLE
Mu Bai Cha Shi
SUZU BAR
Literature & Art
Former Residence of Cai Yuanpei
Clove Garden
Brookside Apartment
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Theatre Academy
Huashan 263
Qian Xuesen Library & Museum
Shopping
One ITC
STA Art Bookstore
Wang Fugui Vintage
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