🏠 Xintiandi’s Brick Houses: Where Shanghai’s Past Still Breathes
by Jaabma
Oct 14, 2025
📍Xintiandi is a must-visit area for anyone traveling to Shanghai. This vibrant district is a hub for young people, featuring a variety of shops, malls, restaurants, cafes, and picturesque photo spots that span the entire street.
📍Recommended photo spots:
Capture stunning shots with the iconic Shikumen-style architecture, characterized by its grayish-red brick buildings. Hidden gems and beautiful photo corners can be found along the alleys of the streets. Most cafes in this area boast unique themes and charming atmospheres, offering plenty of Instagram-worthy spots.
📍Popular cafes and restaurants in the area:
🥤Cafes specializing in baked goods, coffee, and beverages:
- Butterful & Creamorous
- New York Bagelous Museum
- Ah-ma Handmade
- COVA
- Greyhound Cafe
- Godiva
🍲Chinese and Western restaurants:
- Din Tai Fung
- Wu Tong Ju
- Estado Puro Shanghai
- Shanghai Min
- Polux by Paul Pairet
- The Refinery
💄Cosmetics and fashion stores:
- Harmays
- 3CE Stylenanda
- Gentle Monster
- Diptyque
- Le Labo
- Creed
📍Best time to visit:
You can enjoy this area all day, from morning until evening. Plan to spend at least 1 hour to half a day exploring Xintiandi.
📍How to get there:
Take the subway to Xintiandi Station (Line 10 or Line 13).
📍Location:
245 Madang Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai, China 200020
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