Huaihai Road Commercial Street is known as the "Champs-Élysées of the East" and is lined with luxury stores.
This was once the French Concession, leaving behind many French-style buildings with great charm.
There are not only various shopping malls on the street, but also various time-honored hotels and snack restaurants.
Attractions Location: Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Transportation:
Subway Line 1, Shaanxi South Road Station; Bus No. 42, 146, 167, 320, 911, 920, 926, 986, Huaihai Middle Road, Sinan Road Station
Time reference: More than 3 hours
This itinerary highlights the vibrant shopping and cultural atmosphere of Huaihai Road, one of Shanghai’s premier commercial streets, combining luxury shopping, historic architecture, and nearby cultural gems.
Accommodation & Food: Stay at hotels near Huaihai Road such as the Four Seasons Shanghai or Park Hyatt Shanghai for luxury options. Try Shanghainese cuisine at local restaurants and enjoy international dining options on Huaihai Road.
Souvenirs: Fashion items, cosmetics, designer goods along Huaihai Road; unique posters and cultural souvenirs at the Propaganda Poster Art Centre gift shop; traditional snacks near Fuxing Park.
This two-day itinerary explores Huaihai Road and its surrounding French Concession neighborhoods, combining shopping, culture, and history.
Transport: Metro Lines 1, 10; taxis for short distances.
Accommodation & Food: Continue staying near Huaihai Road. Try local Shanghainese delicacies and international cuisine in Xintiandi.
Souvenirs: Traditional handicrafts and silk items at the Museum of Arts and Crafts; boutique fashion and souvenirs at Xintiandi.
Explore Huaihai Road’s shopping and nearby cultural sites, adding classic Shanghai landmarks to complete the experience.
Transport: Metro Lines 1, 2, 10; walking and taxis.
Accommodation & Food: Stay near Huaihai Road or central Shanghai. Sample Shanghainese cuisine, dim sum, and international dining options.
Souvenirs: Teas, silk scarves, and traditional crafts at Yu Garden Bazaar; Bund-themed souvenirs and art galleries.
Add a day for arts districts and leisure parks around the Huaihai Road area, blending shopping with cultural exploration.
Transport: Metro Lines 1 and 9; taxis for shorter connections.
Accommodation & Food: Stay near Huaihai Road. Try international cuisine and trendy cafés in Tianzifang.
Souvenirs: Handmade crafts and art pieces from Tianzifang; urban-themed souvenirs from the Planning Center.
Combine urban shopping with a scenic water town visit to experience both modern and traditional Shanghai.
Transport: Metro Line 9 direct to Qibao; walking in the water town.
Accommodation & Food: Stay near Huaihai Road. Sample Qibao’s famous sticky rice cakes and street foods.
Souvenirs: Paper fans, local snacks, traditional crafts, and miniature water town models.
This itinerary offers a comprehensive experience of Huaihai Road, cultural sites, shopping, parks, and modern Shanghai attractions.
Transport: Metro Lines 1, 2, and 9; taxis for last-mile connections.
Accommodation & Food: Stay near Huaihai Road or city center. Enjoy modern cuisine and Shanghai specialties.
Souvenirs: Educational kits from museums; park souvenirs; typical Shanghai gifts from earlier itinerary stops.
Spend a week exploring Huaihai Road’s shopping and dining, Shanghai’s cultural landmarks, arts districts, water towns, and leisure spots.
Transport: Metro Lines 1, 9, 13 and taxis.
Accommodation & Food: Stay near Huaihai Road or central Shanghai. Enjoy trendy restaurants, fusion cuisine, and classic Shanghai dishes.
Souvenirs: Contemporary art and crafts from M50; electronics and religious items from Xujiahui; all previous souvenirs from earlier itinerary stops.
The first stop in Shanghai was naturally Huaihai Road.
There is a well-known legend about the plane trees on Huaihai Road
Because Soong Mei-ling likes plane trees
So the chairman transplanted this Suzuki from Paris in the heart of Shanghai.
This legend, like the golden necklace in Meiling Palace, cannot stand up to scrutiny.
But it still adds a touch of romance to Huaihai Road
There are many shopping malls on Huaihai Road with a wide range of choices, and the convenient transportation makes the business very good.
Huaihai Road Commercial Street has many shops, many people and many goods.
If Nanjing Road is suitable for the general public, Huaihai Road is suitable for the rich and high-end
Huaihai Road, located in the People's Square area of downtown Shanghai, is one of the city's most prosperous commercial streets. Equally famous alongside Nanjing Road, if Nanjing Road is a symbol of Shanghai's commerce, Huaihai Road represents more of a sense of class and style.
Shanghai's fashionable district, a popular shopping street for locals
A must-visit for foodies. The creamy pastries at Harbin Erchang Store, the braised beef and meat mooncakes at Guangming Village Restaurant, and the pickled cucumbers are all my favorites.
It's a pretty good commercial street with a unique environment and beautiful trees on both sides.
Huaihai Road, located in the People's Square area of downtown Shanghai, is one of the city's most prosperous commercial streets. Equally famous alongside Nanjing Road, if Nanjing Road is a symbol of Shanghai's commerce, Huaihai Road represents more of a sense of class and style.
The commercial representative of old Shanghai was also the trend at that time. Although it has declined a bit now, it is still worth a visit.
French Concession
Oriental Champs-Élysées
luxury stores
Lots and lots of people...
Xiafei Road used to be a road full of shopping malls. With the opening of shopping malls such as IAPM, it has caught up with the high-end of Nanjing West Road. Huaihai Road is more authentic than Nanjing Road for shopping.
It's a very ordinary place. What's there to see?
The former French Concession has many French-style buildings, various snack restaurants and commercial streets.
Very prosperous, crowded, very famous commercial street in Shanghai
A very long street, just a street 😂 Is this also considered a tourist attraction?
Tourists who don't have any specific shopping needs don't feel the need to go
There are many shopping malls and shops on Huaihai Road, which is suitable for shopping. The popular online store Line Friends Store is also located on Huaihai Road, but I didn’t queue up to shop because I was not very interested.
I think it is the best commercial street in China. No doubt about it!
In the Shanghai, the leaves of street trees had already fallen in Spring...
A commercial street in Shanghai, where there is a float parade every year during the Tourism Festival
Huaihai Road is incredibly long, crossing many roads vertically. Therefore, many bus stops along the road are generally named after Huaihai Road + ** Road, meaning the intersection of Huaihai Road and ** Road. Fortunately, the commercial street section is not particularly long, and there are many specialty shops. Hmm, this = the high-end Guangzhou Shangxiajiu, hahahaha
Huaihai Road Commercial Street is located in the People's Square area in the city center and is one of the most prosperous commercial streets in Shanghai.
Huaihai Road is the most charming commercial street in Shanghai, where the atmosphere of old Shanghai is hidden beneath the modern shops.
It is a must-visit shopping destination for foreign tourists to Shanghai and is well worth a visit.
You must go and feel the atmosphere of Shanghai, a big city.
There is also a little bit of girlish heart in the paradise of luxury goods.
The line friends store here is the largest flagship store in Shanghai.
It is a very famous commercial street in Shanghai, and the things sold are high-end.
Absolutely perfect! It truly has everything you need. It's a great place for shopping, dining, and dining (lots of brand-name stores, catering to a wide range of tastes). It's also a photographer's paradise, with plenty of lush greenery and a touch of elegance. To borrow a line from Chen Xi in the film "The Sentry Under the Neon Lights": Even the wind is fragrant! (In the film, this line was dedicated to Nanjing Road.)
The former residence of Soong Ching Ling and the Wukang Building are both here. It is said that many celebrities in Shanghai have lived in the Wukang Building.
The Huaihai Road here mainly refers to Huaihai Middle Road. The western section is mostly residential and consulate areas and is relatively quiet. The further east you go, the more lively and modern the area becomes. Some large shopping malls are under renovation, so it can be a bit chaotic when passing by the construction sites.
Night running groups sometimes choose Huaihai Road.
Eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, eat
Nice place to go once you visit shanghai,
I walked down the street with Xiaoxiao, watched the fireworks together. Things have changed.
It's a great place for girls to shop. There are many brand stores, including my favorite Victoria's Secret.
I personally think it is more worth visiting than Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. There are many flagship stores of many brands.
The first choice for Shanghai locals to go shopping, the formerly famous Xiafei Road.
The old Xiafei Road has now become Huaihai Road. Line 8, Line 10, Line 1, Line 2 are all available.
Huaihai Road is not just a prosperous commercial street. The section from Wukang Road to Xiangyang Road carries a century of history.
Huaihai Road is the most upscale commercial district in Shanghai. If you walk along Huaihai Road, you can see many places to eat, drink and shop. The prices are definitely expensive, so for the rich, you can come here for a shopping spree.
Want! What! Yes! What! Food, drinks, entertainment, everything! Especially in recent years, a series of flagship stores have opened, such as MUJI and UNIQLO, as well as sports brands. There are all kinds of big brands.
A good place to relax and indulge in luxury, the environment is much better than Nanjing Road, and locals love to go there.
It's a famous commercial street, you can go and have a look, it's very expensive
I just passed by, so I can't comment. I don't have enough money to buy luxury goods on this street.
There is a Chinese fast-food restaurant called Gu Yiwan on Huaihai Road. This restaurant has a fresh and clean style that is different from the general old-fashioned dim sum restaurants. The decoration is in warm colors and the environment is comfortable and relaxed. The prices are not high because of the exquisite decoration. The wontons and noodles are only slightly higher than those of similar old-fashioned Chinese dim sum restaurants, which is within the acceptable range. The portions of the dishes are quite large. I ordered the braised beef brisket noodles. The meat was very tender and tasty, and the soup was very fresh. The skin of the large wontons is definitely specially made by the restaurant. I rarely eat such long and large wontons with full fillings. Girls with small appetites probably feel full after eating 6. And you don’t know what fillings you will get. It feels like a treasure hunt.
It's a very unique place, worth a visit.
Huaihai Road, located in the People's Square area in downtown Shanghai, is one of Shanghai's most prosperous commercial streets. It's as famous as Nanjing Road. If Nanjing Road is a symbol of Shanghai's commerce, Huaihai Road represents more of a sense of class and style.
Can I say that I visited all the shops on Huaihai Road twice in one afternoon... There are so many shops and they are all worth visiting.
It's very beautiful, and literary youths must go there. It is very suitable for taking photos and walking along the road. The plane trees on the roadside are even more beautiful in autumn.
For another place besides Nanjing Road, many people would choose Huaihai Road instead of Nanjing Road.
Huaihai Road is a famous commercial street in Shanghai, where many famous stories have taken place. I went there to look for the old Shanghai Kai Sling.
The shopping area where young people gather is very lively, with many shopping malls, each with its own characteristics.
Every time I go to Shanghai, I will take a stroll around Huaihai Road. I especially like the buildings nearby. It is quiet and has a petty bourgeoisie atmosphere.
Once Shanghai's bustling shopping street, it's now less popular than it once was. However, there are still many established shops and boutiques along the street. Huaihai Road itself is also a scenic drive.
I like taking the bus through Huaihai Road, looking at the night view and seeing this modern city.
There are not as many people as Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, and the street view is also good
Shanghai's old commercial streets are mainly distributed in the area around Huaihai Middle Road. On both sides are mostly Shanghai's old-style buildings and Shikumen, which are very Shanghai-style.
Been working here for 5 months, great centre.
A good place for shopping in Shanghai. Generally, people from other places go to Nanjing Road, while Shanghai people go to Huaihai Road.
A great place for shopping, with everything from food to drinks, of all levels.
Huaihai Road offers a more charming atmosphere than the more familiar Nanjing Road. Nanjing Road, due to its popularity, is often overcrowded with tourists. However, as a long-established commercial street, Huaihai Road is home to many time-honored traditional food stores and restaurants, including MUJI restaurants, H&M, and ZARA.
Huaihai Road is one of the must-see places in Shanghai. Just walking here you can feel the full flavor of Shanghai.
Very good, very good, very good, very good
Huaihai Road offers a more charming atmosphere than the more familiar Nanjing Road. Nanjing Road, due to its popularity, is often overcrowded with tourists. However, as a long-established commercial street, Huaihai Road is home to many time-honored traditional food stores and restaurants, including MUJI restaurants, H&M, and ZARA.
Huaihai Road is the most prosperous commercial street in Shanghai after Nanjing East Road, and the quality of goods has been significantly improved.
Huaihai Road is bustling with traffic.
The long stretch of Huaihai Road feels like a century-long time tunnel. As we walked past the old Western-style houses, we watched the buildings on both sides gradually become more modern. Finally, we arrived at the bustling and fashionable IAPM, just two subway stops away. You'll realize how prime the hotel's location is. Within a 10-20 minute walk, you can reach the Shanghai Library, Jiaotong University, and even the Xujiahui shopping district.
Huaihai Road, located in the People's Square area in the heart of Shanghai, is one of the most prosperous commercial streets in Shanghai. It is as famous as Nanjing Road.
It's a very quiet road. Huaihai Middle Road is very long, but I think it's just average, nothing special. However, I went to the former residence of Soong Ching Ling and the Dayin Bookstore opposite, which were pretty good.
Many people like to visit Nanjing Road. Personally, I think Huaihai Road is more worth visiting. Nanjing Road can be regarded as a landmark attraction. Hahaha
It may not be as famous as Nanjing Road, but Huaihai Road is more popular with locals. Huaihai Road is so long that it even has two Apple stores.
It's a long road, connecting Wukang Road, Fuxing Middle Road, Ruijin Road, etc. It's worth a stroll, and many time-honored shops are hidden in it.
Huaihai Middle Road is the busiest section of Huaihai Road, though it can't quite compare to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. The only time it sees a surge of activity is during the annual tourist festival float parade. The street's popularity has remained consistent, neither high nor low. It used to be even more sluggish, largely due to inappropriate commercial positioning. It once strayed into a high-end market, leading tourists to vote with their feet and a sharp decline in popularity, nearly to the point of near-desertion. Later, after recognizing this and reversing its course, the area has slowly recovered. Currently, its popularity is primarily driven by down-to-earth, accessible shops like Guangmingcun Hotel, Women's Products Store, National Specialty Store, Harbin Food Factory, Haiyan Food Factory, Lu Lao Dachang Food Factory, Shanghai Food Factory, Tianshan Huimin Food Store, and Changchun Food Store. Compared to the decline in popularity of Sichuan North Road, which has been caused by urban hollowing out, Huaihai Road is still relatively well-positioned, as it can recover through strategic adjustments to its commercial positioning.
Shanghai's bustling commercial street, Huaihai Road, is home to the city's largest MUJI flagship store! The third floor houses the MUJI bookstore and a dining area, perfect for spending an entire afternoon. Next to MUJI are the Nike and Adidas flagship stores, offering limited-edition, customizable, and discounted items. (Just bring your wallet, friends!) Anyway, this street is a prime commercial hub, so take your time exploring.
If you want to go shopping for clothes in Shanghai, you can definitely go to Huaihai Road. Many of the shops are very unique and have a long history. The clothes may not be the most fashionable, but the price-performance ratio is definitely the best. It is especially suitable for choosing clothes for your parents. Hehe
The line at the Muji store on Huaihai Road is despairing. Is it really that good? Every piece is more expensive than in Japan. [MUJI] Wow, this crowd.
Huaihai Road is very long, about 4 or 5 stops long. I was exhausted after walking only two stops, and I didn't come here for shopping.
There are shopping malls and brand-name stores on both sides of the road. If you are here mainly for shopping, then this is a good place to go. Another advantage of Huaihai Road is that several major shops selling fresh meat mooncakes are gathered here.
If you don't come on weekends and are traveling during the off-season like me, you can line up and try every store. I didn't buy it here, but I also ate at 3 or 4 different stores in total.