Hengshan Road

The most alluring aspect of Hengshan Road is undoubtedly its bars. The brilliantly lit bars at night create a unique, hazy and ambiguous atmosphere on Hengshan Road, attracting visitors from all over the world. Bars here vary in style and size, from the British-inspired "Longsha," the American-style "Bobo Street," the warm and nostalgic "Time Travel," the Irish-inspired "O'Malley," the East-meets-West fusion "Little Red House," the avant-garde and fashionable "True Love," and the approachable "Fa Fa Bar." Nearly everyone, regardless of taste or social class, can find their favorite spot on Hengshan Road, offering a rare opportunity for relaxation and unwinding.

Hengshan Road, located in Shanghai's Xuhui District, was built in 1922 and was originally called Pétain Road. It was renamed Hengshan Road in 1943. Hengshan Road stretches 2.3 kilometers north-south, bordering Xujiahui to the south and Huaihai Road to the north. It borders the Consulate District. Once the upscale residential area of the French Concession, Hengshan Road boasts over 2,000 historic houses in international architectural styles, leaving behind countless stories and glorious memories. It boasts attractions such as the Shanghai International Chapel and EMI Records. In the 1990s, Hengshan Road was Shanghai's most stylish street (known as Bar Street) and a fashionable and leisure destination. Its vibrant nightlife, lined with internationally acclaimed bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues, made it feel like being transported abroad. However, with the opening of Xintiandi in 2001, Hengshan Road has become less bustling. It's located just off Hengshan Road Station on Metro Line 1.

The previous bar street was a very cultural place

It feels quiet and peaceful without the hustle and bustle of Beijing's Houhai or Chengdu's Jiuyanqiao.

Shanghai's characteristic streets. If you want to understand the life of Shanghai locals, you can walk along these streets.

Many people have probably heard of Hengshan Road Bar Street. But if you don't go there yourself, you'll never know how drunken it can get.

Hengshan Road was first built in 1922 and named Rue Pétain, after the famous French general in World War I. Renamed Hengshan Road in 1943, it has long been a prestigious street in Shanghai for its rich Shanghainese cultural elements, earning it the nickname "Shanghai's Champs-Élysées."

A road full of stories

Bar Street

It's a pity that not many people go to the bar

I like Hengshan Road the most in summer, with the plane trees on both sides of the street providing plenty of green shade.

Hengshan Road is a very distinctive street in Shanghai.

This is a very romantic street with bars as its feature. It is close to the foreign consulate area, so it is full of exotic atmosphere. There are lush plane trees on both sides of the road.

Hengshan Road is near Xu's house and has the most bars, so it's very noisy at night.

It's just okay, I don't recommend going there specifically.

24K Shanghai natives said that this is the most charming street in the Magic City. Walking on the street, you will feel the irresistible French romantic style.

Hengshan Road is most famous for its numerous light bars, which are nestled in the old houses along the street and have a certain charm.

Wandering around the streets of Shanghai, where cafes are lined up, it's romantic

I went to Hengshan Road in the evening to experience the charm of this bar street, which was once the number one bar street in Shanghai. As expected, as I walked along, it was not as popular as before, and most of the bars were doing average business.

Hengshan Road connects Huaihai Road and Xujiahui. Wukang Road lies to the north, intersecting commercial streets like Urumqi Road, Taojiang Road, Jianguo Road, and Yongjia Road. To the south, Xuhui Greenbelt and the Xujiahui business district await. The area is also home to the International Tennis Center, Hengshan Cinema, Hengshan Hotel, Christian Church, Yongpingli, and numerous bars and other cultural and entertainment venues, creating a diverse and rich cultural experience.

Hengshan Road is known as the "Champs Elysées" of the East. The plane trees planted on the road are very old. It is one of the roads with the densest plane trees and the most beautiful scenery in Shanghai.

It must be wonderful to take a leisurely walk on Hengshan Road. The houses and churches along the way are very beautiful.

This quiet path connects the bustling Xujiahui and Huaihai Road districts, lined with sycamore trees. Almost no tourists are seen along the path, making it a great place to explore Shanghai's history. Starting from Xujiahui Park, the internet-famous restaurant, Little Red House, is located on the west side of Hengshan Road, where there are almost no shops. This quiet spot amidst the bustle is now home to a sports college.

Although Hengshan Road was once a representative of Shanghai's petty bourgeoisie, if you don't go to the bars, it is just a main road with heavy traffic and people coming and going, and there is really nothing to take pictures of.

Hengshan Road is probably the most famous road in Shanghai. It's also known as Shanghai's bar street. However, I didn't find many bars there. Maybe they're hidden. Just walk through it once and take a photo.

The winding streets and alleys along Hengshan Road have merged into rivers of memories, allowing people to feel the unpredictable nature of the world and the ups and downs of life.

To Hengshan Road, take Metro Line 1 and get off at Hengshan Road Station.

Hengshan Road is a long, straight and wide street, also lined with plane trees on both sides. Unlike Huaihai Middle Road, it is quieter, with fewer cars, and more suitable for cycling.

I like roads like this one in Shanghai, with plane trees on both sides, quiet and suitable for walking.

Hengshan Road is suitable for walking and taking photos, especially in summer.

Hengshan Road is definitely more interesting at night than during the day. As a bar street, it is brightly lit at night.

Hengshan Road is a well-known and artistic road in Shanghai. There are also two very popular internet-famous roads in Shanghai, Hunan Road and Wukang Road. In fact, in addition to these two roads, there are many small roads around Huaihai Middle Road in Shanghai that are both unique and suitable for taking pictures. We strolled along the small roads, looking and taking pictures. Every road is lined with plane trees, and the streets are quiet and sparsely populated. The plane trees on both sides of the road are covered with leaves and embrace each other. The sunlight only shines through the gaps between the leaves and is mottled on the asphalt road. Walking on the quiet and sparsely populated road, it feels like walking into Japan. Villas and the shade of plane trees, this is the magical place in Shanghai.

It is a well-known and artistic street in Shanghai.

Not far south of Wukang Road lies Hengshan Road, once Shanghai's most renowned leisure and entertainment street, known for its bars. However, in recent years, the popularity of several bar clusters like Xintiandi and Huaihai Road has gradually eclipsed Hengshan Road, leaving it relatively quiet. While its time has passed, the lush plane trees lining the road offer a breathtaking and enjoyable sight, whether sunny, rainy, or illuminated at night. This is what I love most about this area. Fortunately, I live in Xujiahui, and I frequently stroll the nearby streets. On Hengshan Road near the heart of Xujiahui, I frequent the Hengshan Cinema and Hengshanfang. The stretch from Hengshan Road to Fuxing West Road is the French Concession, home to many upscale villas with gardens. Its proximity to foreign consulates lends it an exotic charm, offering a refreshing retreat amidst the bustling city.

During the day, Hengshan Road is filled with charming atmosphere. At night, it transforms into a bar district with a strong nostalgic flavor of Shanghai.

Hengshan Road is lined with plane trees. It should be even more beautiful in autumn.

There are many attractions around Xuhui District that are suitable for walking tours.

I highly recommend a visit to Hengshan Road, as there are many interesting buildings along the way. I hope you can experience their beauty in person.

The most impressive thing about Hengshan Road is the dense French plane trees on both sides of the road. The French plane trees here stretch for several blocks, and their extremely lush branches densely cover the sky above the road.

The plane trees along Hengshan Road are a constant topic of conversation, and secondly, the numerous French and Spanish restaurants. As a result, you'll often see restaurants packed with people at mealtimes, many of them foreigners. The most beautiful time is evening. The street lights come on, and the wide plane tree avenues, Western-style houses, classical churches, and street parks...

The driver recommended Hengshan Road to me, saying that Hengshan Road was the earliest French Concession and had many more foreign-style buildings than the Bund. Both locals and foreigners went there, and there were many bars.

It's very quiet, and the houses are well-preserved. Any photo taken along the road is full of exotic charm. I came to Hengshan Road mainly to check in at Hengshan and Ji. I didn't expect to have an even more amazing journey!

Hengshan Road, once known as Shanghai's premier bar street, has lost its former glory under the pressure of Xintiandi and Huaihai Middle Road, and competition from the smaller bars of Yandang Road and Julu Road. Bars are now scattered and sparsely populated, and its transformation into a fresh and elegant destination for art, history, and Republican-era influences is still a long way off. Hengshan Road connects to Fuxing Middle Road in the north and Xujiahui Park in the south.

It belongs to the French Concession, so the houses and roads have that feel~

Hengshan Road is very close to the China Art Museum, Tianzifang, and Xujiahui, and the buildings themselves are a sight to behold.

Hengshan Road, once known as the "Pétain Road" in the French Concession, boasts buildings imbued with a distinctly exotic atmosphere. Pedestrians and cars are sparsely populated, creating a tranquil haven amidst the bustling city. Fresh from winter, the plane trees lining the street dangled only a few yellow leaves, creating a distinctly wintery, tranquil atmosphere that contrasted sharply with the evergreens lining the road.

There are many petty bourgeoisie restaurants here, but the prices are very expensive.

Hengshan Road is like a charming road, where the attitude and way of petty-bourgeois life, bars, cafes and Western food are concentrated, and it once led the trend.

There are big trees on both sides of Hengshan Road. In winter, the leaves have fallen sparsely, allowing sunlight to penetrate and warm the frozen flesh.

There are still a lot of cars on Hengshan Road. The cars coming from the opposite direction seem to have not moved at all and are always stuck in traffic.

There are many creative shops on the street. Hengshan Road is quite famous in Shanghai. It is a very literary road, comparable to the small roads around Huaihai Road.

A street of food and bars, where you can find Chinese, Western and other delicacies from all over the world. Although most of the prices are not cheap, the decorations are very stylish and worth savoring.

Hengshan Road epitomizes the French Concession. Once known as rue Pétain, it was lined with upscale residences. Although many buildings have been demolished, the towering plane trees lining the road still silently bear witness to a century of history. Today, the street is lined with restaurants, bars, and a church. At night, the area remains ablaze with lights and a sense of luxury.

I don't particularly care about the form of travel, whether it's a strenuous backpacking trip or a relaxing, relaxing vacation. I care about the essence of travel. I won't accept superficial travel, or the frivolous, group-based tours that deny me freedom. My travels must bring me fulfillment and joy. Every city has its own beauty, and my journey to Shanghai has been gradual, starting with popular attractions like the Bund and Pudong, then progressing to charming streets like Sinan Road and Duolun Road. I enjoy this kind of in-depth, up-close encounter; it's fulfilling and enjoyable. Every trip I take benefits from the help of many bloggers, who provide valuable information. For example, this time I chose to hike from Sinan Road, Nanchang Road, Hengshan Road to Xujiahuiyuan, and I'm grateful for their help. These routes fully embody the unique character of Shanghai's streets: diverse European-style buildings, lush plane trees, charming décor and facades, and the sheer joy of walking. Sinan Road was constructed during the third expansion of the French Concession in 1914. Named in honor of the renowned French musician Massenet, who died on August 13, 1912, the area centered on Sinan Road was designated a refined residential area, where only Western-style buildings with sanitary and heating systems were permitted. Sinan Road boasts over two dozen garden-style villas, showcasing nearly every residential style of old Shanghai, including the renowned Zhou Mansion and Sun Yat-sen's former residence. From Sinan Road, passing Nanchang Road, it turns onto Hengshan Road, a thoroughfare connecting Xujiahui and Huaihai Road. The lush French plane trees lining the road and the distinctive, upscale European architecture nestled among the trees lend Hengshan Road a rich, exotic cultural atmosphere. However, the recent rise of Xintiandi on Huaihai Middle Road has overshadowed Hengshan Road. Hengshan Road is also a famous entertainment street in Shanghai, with more than 100 bars, teahouses, hotels, entertainment centers, beauty salons, galleries, etc., which attract mature white-collar workers with high-end consumption levels and young people with modern awareness.

Shanghai's famous bar street has many famous bars.

Find out the prices when you go, some bars are outrageously expensive.

I still don’t understand whether the price is really that high or they are ripping me off?

It's a very old bar district, but it's still full of vitality. Various specialty bars, cafes and restaurants are constantly growing and extending to the surrounding paths. Go there one night, maybe you'll have a romantic encounter, haha

It's still a bar street full of memories. During those first few years in Shanghai, I spent a lot of my youth here. The atmosphere hasn't really changed much, but perhaps the mood has. I used to go here when I was lonely, to explore the world, or even to let off steam. Now, I'm feeling a bit more middle-aged, and I prefer to just chill at home with a whiskey. I haven't been there in ages, and it feels like the bars have changed so much that I can't even remember them all. I don't know if the performing arts bar still exists, but there are still plenty of bars where you can watch football, so sports fans can hang out.

You must go to the Hengshan collection, it's really awesome 55555555

It’s a very long road with many shops on both sides, perfect for filming!

Hengshan Road, one of the roads that will never be widened, was once a bar street. Now, it has been restored to its original historical appearance. There are dense plane trees and many excellent historical buildings on both sides of the road. It is a place worth visiting.

Hengshan Road. It's not just about bars...it's also about plane trees and the old buildings of the former French Concession.

Shanghai's bar street used to be like two completely different worlds when you visited it during the day and at night.

The once bustling bar street is no longer what it once was. There are still some bars.

Hengshan Road stretches from Xujiahui to Huaihai Road. There are tall and sturdy plane trees on both sides, and the bars and cafes are exquisitely decorated. You will fall in love with it once you go there.

A famous bar street in the center of Shanghai, where each bar has its own characteristics

A road I often go for walks. I like the old buildings and the sycamore trees.

Hengshan Road, one of the roads that will never be widened, was once a bar street. Now, it has been restored to its original historical appearance. There are dense plane trees and many excellent historical buildings on both sides of the road. It is a place worth visiting.

There are so many internet-famous shops and bars at night, which are endless. When the weather is good, you can walk along the Wutong trees and feel great.

There are many streets in Shanghai suitable for strolling, such as Changle Road, Hengshan Road, Dongping Road, Taojiang Road, Wukang Road, Tianai Road...

It's a very exotic bar street, but it seems to have passed its heyday.

It used to be a bar street, but now it has become dilapidated and many shops have been demolished.

Hengshan Road has a unique charm at night. Most bars are filled with foreigners and many young girls dressed in fashionable clothes.

The location is convenient, with excellent transportation. There are many restaurants and bars along the road.

Great place to eat and drink!

It is said to be a very bourgeois bar street, but when I walked past it on Hengshan Road during the day, I didn’t feel it was particularly bourgeois, I just felt quite comfortable.

It's just ordinary, you can go shopping if you have nothing to do. I went there specifically and I think it's okay.

Shanghai's famous bar street, rich in nightlife activities

Hengshan Road is a lush, clean, and quiet street. Running from east to west, it connects Urumqi Road, Gao'an Road, Wuxing Road, Wanping Road, Yuqing Road, and Tianping Road, all of which were once part of the French Concession. This area preserves numerous beautiful neighborhoods and charming old houses, bearing witness to Shanghai's century-long history. The sidewalks of Hengshan Road are lined with ancient plane trees, making it one of the most densely planted and scenic streets in Shanghai.

The lush branches and leaves converge above the road, providing shade and shelter from the rain in summer, benefiting pedestrians; in autumn, the falling leaves create a picturesque scene under the afterglow of the setting sun. Therefore, if you want to see "Shanghai's most beautiful Wutong Avenue", then please take a walk on Hengshan Road, you will definitely not be disappointed.

Hengshan Road is a quiet street in the bustling city. You can relax and take a stroll in the evening.

Besides the dazzling Bund, Shanghai is a city where you can stroll along, encountering old streets with stories and experiencing the unique Shanghai style.

There are many big bars on Bar Street. Whenever I go to Shanghai and want to go to a bar, this is a must-go place.

The place where you first got to know Shanghai, the shadows of the plane trees during the day and the lights of the banquets at night, let you understand what Shanghai is all about.