Shanghai Old Street

Walking into Shanghai Old Street, you feel as if you have returned to the bustling market of Shanghai 100 years ago

I came here because of its reputation, but it seems that Shanghai's old streets are facing demolition and relocation? Many businesses have closed down, and I'm a little worried about the future. 😓 I understand that old streets need to be tidied to avoid further damage, but I just hope they will be more lenient and not overly alter the appearance.

I feel average, I'm used to giving five-star reviews, it's okay to go shopping there, but except for the large crowds, it's not really worth going.

Also known as "Little East Gate", it brings together Shanghai's earliest money shops, gold shops, silver shops, teahouses, theaters, etc.

This place was originally an important place for Shanghai's foreign trade and small commodity transactions.

There's a lot to eat and a lot to play at. The most authentic old Shanghai Fengmao is worth a visit.

Shanghai Old Street, also known as "Little East Gate," is located in the old city of Huangpu District, right at the site of the Little East Gate. The Little East Gate area, where Shanghai Old Street is located, was once a key hub for Shanghai's foreign trade and small commodity trading, and witnessed the city's economic and social development. During the day, it's bustling with visitors, many of whom visit the Old City God Temple and Yu Garden before heading east to see the Bund. At the eastern entrance of Old Street lies the renovated Shiliupu, a truly dazzling and vibrant street.

Honestly, it feels like the old Chengdu of the 1970s and 1980s—not much to do. Grocery stores, a wet market—it's a very down-to-earth street. Some shops are small and dim, a true testament to Shanghai's value. The contrast is quite stark when you visit here. It depends on your experience; I felt the lingering warmth of time, which was quite pleasant.

Shanghai Old Street stretches 825 meters from South Henan Road in the west to Renmin Road in the east. Actually, the old street is right next to the Yuyuan shopping district, so if you visit Yuyuan or the City God Temple, you'll almost certainly end up on the old street. I'm pretty sure I've been there before, but I just didn't pay much attention to this old street. Instead, I remember the City God Temple better.



If you exit the Bund's Shiliupu Pier and follow Zhongshan East Second Road and Renmin Road to Shanghai Old Street (east entrance), it takes only five minutes. If you enter the old street from Henan South Road, there's a large archway at the entrance, with the characters "Shanghai Old Street" inscribed above both the main and rear entrances. Both sides of the old street are lined with shops offering a dazzling array of goods, including a gold and jewelry trading center, teahouses, guild halls, and art galleries. Today, we specifically walked from the Bund along Sichuan South Road, passing through Lishui Road and Jiuxiaochang Road to the old street (Fangbin Middle Road). It felt like stepping back in time, a century ago.



I'd like to recommend the time-honored "Shanghai Old Street Xishi Tofu Shop" (address: 454-456 Fangbin Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai). It's a great place for a casual meal. Although small, it's incredibly popular. They offer scallion tofu, Huizhou hairy tofu, stinky tofu, and a variety of noodles and wontons. Noodles range from ¥9 to ¥12 per bowl, and their steamed dumplings (6-piece xiaolongbao) are delicious at ¥10 per basket.



Address: Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (between Renmin Road and Henan South Road)



Traffic Information:



11, 26, 55, 64, 65, 66, 71, 220, 576, 920, 930, 736, 801, 715, 868, 926, 929, 969



It can be reached by taking Metro Line 9 Xiaonanmen Station, Metro Line 8 Laoximen Station, Metro Line 10 Yuyuan Station and other means of transportation.

The buildings are actually all new, and you can tell. But since I live in a northern city, I find it quite interesting at first glance. The small shops on both sides of the street are just your average small commodity stores, and I personally don't think there's much point in buying anything.

Located in the old city of Huangpu District, Shanghai, Shanghai Old Street, also known as "Little East Gate," is a stepping stone to a bustling market town 100 years ago, steeped in rich commercial and cultural heritage. If you're looking to experience the charm of old Shanghai, this is the place to be.

Shanghai Old Street is near the City God Temple? I feel a little dizzy.

Shanghai Old Street, located right next to the City God Temple, boasts distinctive ancient architecture. The surrounding area is also home to a wide variety of specialty goods, including snacks and gadgets, though the prices are relatively high. While it's now heavily commercialized and could easily be called a pedestrian street, it's still well worth a stroll. Shanghai Old Street, formerly known as Fangbang Middle Road, exudes a Shanghainese cultural atmosphere. Stretching over 800 meters, it feels like stepping back into old Shanghai, creating a truly timeless feel.

The area around Yu Garden (Chenghuang Temple) in Shanghai is now mainly the Shanghai Small Commodity Market, which is also the most Shanghai-style commercial center. However, most of the buildings here are old-fashioned, which is also a nostalgic place. It is mainly a distribution center for small commodities.

I think it's ordinary and the food there is not tasty.

Shanghai Old Street, also known as "Little East Gate," is located in the Old City of Huangpu District, Shanghai, where the Little East Gate was located. Due to historical reasons, the gate has not been preserved, but the nine gates surrounding the Old City remain deeply etched in the hearts of Shanghai residents. The Little East Gate area, where Shanghai Old Street is located, was once a key hub for Shanghai's foreign trade and small commodity exchanges, witnessing the city's economic and social development. The original urban area of Shanghai lay within the ring road.

(Transportation: Bus No. 11, 926, 920, etc. Address: Fangbang Middle Road (Zhonghua Road-Henan Road).

After visiting Yu Garden and the City God Temple, you'll find Shanghai Old Street, a great place for antique shopping. A friend highly recommended it as a great place for shopping.

The old street is just outside the City God Temple. I passed it on the way back by sightseeing bus. It was only a few hundred meters long. Maybe because I am used to seeing modern buildings, I am particularly interested in ancient-style buildings. I am also used to ancient costumes and ancient-style songs in Chinese culture. From the old street, I can see the high buildings of Lujiazui, as if they are about to pierce the sky. The weather was particularly good that day, maybe because it had been raining before.

The ancient architectural style blends seamlessly with the City God Temple and Yu Garden. Along the streets, a variety of Shanghainese cultural features are evident. The old streets are lined with lattice windows, row door panels, Fan-style railings, floor-to-ceiling rockers, and roofs with flying eaves, lace drips, and horse-head walls. These fully showcase the cultural atmosphere of Shanghai and the flavor of the city a century ago.

Uh, around the City God Temple, there are several large ancient buildings, which are quite impressive and lively. There are all kinds of small commodities on the street.

There are huge crowds of people during the National Day holiday.

I have no desire to shop there at all. The quality of the items is not good and the prices are not cheap. I don't recommend it.

Shanghai Old Street, City God Temple, and Yu Garden are all next to each other. Try not to buy anything here; the quality is often poor or defective. We wandered around for a bit, walked for 5 minutes, and then headed back, having no desire to explore any more.

Shanghai Old Street, an old street in the new city. I was walking on the streets of Shanghai and accidentally walked into this street. It was a surprise. The street was full of local residents selling all kinds of cheap small things. It was very tasteful.

It's bustling with people, and you can see the old Shanghai. There are Yu Garden and Chenghuang Temple nearby.

I clean and cut these places with stories that are created by folk artists. I like these folk customs and hope they will not be lost. The old street used to be the City God Temple, where incense was very prosperous and there was a great atmosphere.

It has an old-fashioned feel, perfect for nostalgia, great for taking photos, and perfect for a leisurely stroll.

The building is very distinctive and is relatively close to the City God Temple. The Old Temple Gold and Silver House is very famous, you can go there together!

As the sun sets, Shanghai Old Street becomes a relatively quiet street. Compared to the busy city of Shanghai, it is a relatively suitable place for living.

It's worth a visit, it's not long, and it's a good place to buy some small souvenirs.

Shanghai Old Street now looks like a small town street, quite dated, though some old shops still exist. "Wanyouquan" is a very famous shop, selling excellent ham, bacon, and sausages. "Lao Dafang" is also an old shop. Residents living on the street still have the old custom of drying quilts and clothes on bamboo poles outside their windows. This was once known in Shanghai as the "Wan Qia" (Flags of All Nations). There are also some incense and candle shops, but most of them opened later, having closed down during the "Four Olds" campaign. This is the western section of Shanghai Old Street. The westernmost end also has a memorial archway, more impressive than the eastern section. This section is home to more handicrafts and collectibles, including jade, beeswax bracelets, gold, and silver. There are also noodle shops and clothing stores. At the western end, you have to walk back a short distance because you have to enter the alley just passed to reach the City God Temple. The scenery here is a stark contrast, a coexistence of classic and modern elements. Entering the alley leads you to the heart of the City God Temple area, where you will find many local specialty shops.

The shops in Shanghai Old Street lack a sense of history. Walking into the old street, it's filled with tourists from all over the world, and the commercial atmosphere is too strong. I personally don't like it. On the contrary, walking from the main street into the side streets, the buildings here are full of vicissitudes of life. I chatted with an elderly man sitting on a bench at the entrance. He said he had lived in the old house for many years. He is just worried about safety issues. Some windowsills are worried about termites, and the sewers are old and they are afraid of clogging during heavy rain. Walking through the handshake building, I felt that this was the real Shanghai Old Street.

If you have been to Chenghuang Temple, then you have also been to Shanghai Old Street.

The quaint old streets of Shanghai are bustling and crowded.

It's beautiful at night. Food at the snack square is quite expensive.

Shanghai Old Street is considered a Shanghai brand. It actually has its own name: Fangbang Middle Road. Near the Henan Road intersection, there's a tall archway with the words "Shanghai Old Street" inscribed on it. The old street is home to various time-honored Shanghai brands and is also a major thoroughfare leading to Yu Garden. Standing at the Henan Road intersection, you can see the Lujiazui skyscrapers of Pudong in the distance, as if you've traveled back in time!

Shanghai Old Street is right next to the City God Temple and Yu Garden Commercial and Tourist Area. Locals like to call it "Little East Gate". For transportation, you only need to take Metro Line 10, get off at Yu Garden Station, and walk a few hundred meters to get there.

Today, Shanghai Old Street is a must-see for tourists visiting Shanghai. There are many small shops selling various local specialty items. The one that impressed me the most was Shanghai Vanishing Cream. I think the appearance is very retro and attractive, although I really don’t know what this thing is used for.

There are all kinds of things for sale inside, but there is very little food. Just wander around. The City God Temple is also inside.

Different customs and habits. I don’t think the number of words is enough. I want to buy a cheongsam.

There are many shops selling antiques. If you are interested, you can go shopping.

Shanghai's old streets are also quite famous. Before I came to Shanghai, I had only heard of the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower. After I came to Shanghai, I gradually understood the characteristics of the old streets. The old streets are right next to the City God Temple. After visiting the old streets, you can also visit the City God Temple and Yu Garden. The night view at night is also very beautiful.

Shanghai Old Street is a historical street with all kinds of snacks.

I feel that the buildings here are very beautiful and have local characteristics.

I personally feel it's great. I can experience the prosperity and interact with Shanghai natives. But it's a pity to experience the historical saying that an apartment in Pudong is worth a bed in Puxi.

Shanghai Old Street is a place I always thought I had never been to, until one day I was flipping through my photo album and found this archway. It turns out I have been to this place. It is Yuyuan Old Street, the City God Temple, the place with so many people. It looks okay in the photos, but in the whole scenic area, there is no chance to just look at the buildings without seeing the people. The street is relatively narrow, and it is difficult to take pictures of the buildings. I just walked around and looked around, and it was full of people, full of people!!!

The surrounding area is full of old houses full of historical marks, and the food is also affordable and cheap.

There are piles of blue bricks and tiles on the sidewalk as I pass by. I really like this feeling.

....Because what was presented before me was not of particular interest to me, I did not delve into it. However, I felt that a market selling tea was not bad [what the hell]

Close to the City God Temple and Yu Garden, it has a strong commercial atmosphere. It's average, but worth a visit.

Shanghai Old Street feels too commercial to me.

Yu Garden and City God Temple are all connected, making transportation relatively convenient. The streets aren't wide and are crowded, primarily with people from other places, while the majority of locals are merchants. The old street is incredibly lively, with a strong Shanghainese feel to the street. Both merchants and passersby habitually speak Shanghainese, with Mandarin only being spoken. The cultural heritage is strong, offering a glimpse into the essence of old Shanghai. However, aside from a few established Shanghai cosmetics shops and jewelry stores like Lao Feng Xiang, most shops sell common items, giving the old street a strong commercial feel. However, you can still find many Shanghainese specialties here, such as the incredibly long lines for Lan Xiang xiaolongbao (steamed dumplings). When we visited, the lines were so long that we gave up due to time constraints. Xiaolin Jianbing, a Shanghainese specialty, has a large shop where you can pick up some as souvenirs for family and friends. However, the sheer number of people makes it a bit less welcoming, making it a bit like an old street version of Chengdu's Lotus Pond. If you have time, consider visiting Yu Garden, which is adjacent to the old street.

The Old City God Temple is basically a must-visit place for tourists coming to Shanghai. There are many special snacks in the City God Temple Snack City, but the prices are generally a bit high compared to Qibao Old Street.

It is similar to the North Street in Xiangyang, with small shops on both sides of the road, but I still think Parents Street is better.

The quaint charm of Shanghai's Old Streets really captivated me. With its interconnected streets, it felt like a glimpse into the old Shanghai. Most of the buildings feature traditional Chinese arched-style buildings. It was packed with people, both Chinese and international, and I encountered a Korean tour group.

The house is very charming. From every path you can enter Yu Garden,

There are a lot of people here. Nanxiang Xiaolongbao is very famous, and you can also buy special snacks and small items.

It is prosperous, blending classic and modern elements, and is a witness to human history. It is worth a visit.

This is a place that almost everyone who comes to Shanghai will visit. There are all kinds of snacks here, which are a bit expensive and not very tasty. Just come here to shop. You have to bargain when buying things.

Walking into Shanghai Old Street, it feels like going back to the bustling market of Shanghai 100 years ago.

Very good! A very distinctive street, very suitable for outsiders to take pictures

Shanghai Old Street is near the City God Temple, with its name inscribed on a dark red archway. It's now essentially a street of small goods, with small shops on both sides selling various handicrafts, all catering to tourists; locals rarely visit. There's a graceful little lion statue on the old street that's truly captivating. Normally, I see them playing with balls or petting their cubs, but this is the first time I've seen a lion posing like this. I tried to imitate its movements, but found them quite challenging.

It's a short walk from Yuyuan Subway Station. Those planning to visit Yuyuan usually have to walk through Shanghai Old Street first. Shanghai Old Street is a collection of small alleyways with distinctive architecture. Although it's now heavily commercialized, calling it a pedestrian street wouldn't be an exaggeration, it's still well worth a stroll. Here you'll find Yuyuan and the City God Temple, as well as the must-try crab roe dumplings and soup dumplings at Nanxiang Steamed Bun Shop! The vendors mainly sell souvenirs and trinkets, and the streets are crowded with tourists. While not narrow, they're not easily walkable. Occasionally, they'll even play some Shanghai music: "The waves rush, the waves flow, the river flows endlessly." As a Guangzhou native, I can't help but hum along, haha.

Street art, candle erhu, you can stop and listen

I didn't feel much about this place. There were a lot of food, a lot of small things for sale, and a lot of people. And because it was the first day of the new year, many people came to burn incense.

The old streets of Shanghai have a unique charm when night falls. In fact, there are not many people. At this moment, I really want to stand on the zebra crossing under the street light in the middle of the road to take a beautiful photo, but due to the constant traffic, I had to give up.

Shanghai Old Street is well worth a visit, and be sure to find a restaurant to eat at for a more in-depth experience. The area is completely uncommercialized, and all the shops in Laochangfang are dedicated to serving locals only, preserving all the local customs and traditions in their original form, which is truly rare.

Compared to the old Chenghuang Temple, the current Chenghuang Temple Old Street is too glorious. The buildings are all newly built and very grand, but it has lost its original characteristics. The oldest Nanxiang Xiaolongbao restaurant is no longer there...

Shanghai Old Street is a commercial street with a dirty and messy environment.

This sightseeing bus is super good. It has three routes and all attractions are covered with one ticket.

The building looks old-fashioned and has been slightly renovated. It's for tourism development. There are quite a lot of people on the road.

Shanghai Old Street is very similar to Qianmen Pedestrian Street. Although it looks like ancient buildings, they are all newly built and not very interesting. However, the eaves of the houses in Shanghai are all raised, which is really different from Beijing.

Shanghai Old Street is right at the entrance, similar to Beijing's Panjiayuan. There's also Crystal Street, Pearl Street, Zhang Tiejun Jade Building, and more. All the jewelry is here, and if you know how to choose, it's not just a tourist souvenir. However, compared to northern China, these things are less popular in Shanghai.

Shanghai's Old County, unlike the foreign concessions, lacks the European-style architecture of the concessions. Instead, it boasts pavilions and towers reminiscent of China's Jiangnan region. It feels like a pristine paradise protected by the city. As the outer ring of Yu Garden, the streets are festooned with red lanterns at night, and the ancient buildings glow with dim yellow lights, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Every day feels like Chinese New Year, and the brilliant lights are a truly Chinese experience, reminiscent of a temple fair.

After leaving the City God Temple and Yu Garden, we walked and stopped until we arrived at the residential alley, which still retained the appearance we saw on TV.

The famous Shanghai Old Street actually felt similar to Shenzhen's Dongmen when I walked in. There were lots of knockoffs, all very cheaply priced. The entire street was dedicated to clothes and gadgets. It felt like old Shanghai during the Republican era, with towering cables and people riding tricycles. If it weren't for the fashionable passersby and the minivans hurrying by with their goods, you could have actually traveled back to Shanghai.

A typical pedestrian street with classical buildings, many Shanghai specialty shops, tourist souvenirs, etc. can be found here

Shanghai Old Street feels a bit similar to Beijing's Yandaixie Street, where all kinds of small things are sold, but most of them sell silk scarves.