Xin Tian Di
Xintiandi is….erm….well…rather difficult to describe, but I will give it my best shot. Xintiandi is located downtown nestled between the towering skyscrapers. It is without question, one of the busiest urban tourist attractions in Shanghai. Covering an area of 60,000 square meters, Xintiandi contains a plethora of specialist outlets ranging from retail, entertainment, cultural, recreational, commercial and residential facilities…
Okay bugger it. Xintiandi is basically a big area of old Shanghai style houses called “Shikumen” that house shops, museums, restaurants, offices, hairdressers, etc. The shops here stock high quality knick knacks, gifts and things for the home but they come at a High Quality price. That was so much easier!! Phew…
Xintiandi is also home to Kabb, one of my favorite restaurants. There is also a Toni & Guy hair salon for those in need of a trim (a bit pricey, but well worth it). Xintiandi is basically the Harrods of Shanghai; great if it is to your taste. If not, give it a miss.
One certain plus for Xintiandi is a mall with a large screen cinema showing movies in English on the back side of the complex.
Some notable locales at Xintiandi:
Kabb (see review in restaurant section)
Simply Thai (see review in restaurant section)
Starbucks - Need I say more? For a great alternative check out The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf which plays host to expat coffee meetings every Sunday at noon.
Toni & Guy Hair Salon
CJW Xintiandi - A smaller venue of their jazz franchise, Tel: 6385 6677
Rendevous - Bar & restaurant, Tel: 6336 5383
La Maison - Restaurant, dance hall, and bar
ARK livehouse - Live music venue, Tel: 6326 8008
UME international Complex, Tel: 6384-1122, ext 807 for English
One last note: If you are feeling peckish, but just want to snack, go into the basement of the mall (the metro station is in the basement of a mall). Then look for Kawasaki, a fabulous bread and desert shop, but don’t dare leaving without trying their strawberry Danish or coconut and raisin cake.
The complex is located on Huang Pi Nan Lu (near Huaihai Zhong Lu) and Xingye Lu, but have no fear... all taxi drivers know Xintiandi! Alternatively take metro line 1 to Huang Pi Nan Lu station and follow the English signs from there. If you do get lost, it is basically behind the metro station.
Tours That Go to Xin Tian Di
Shanghai City Tour
Shanghai city tour is a one day tour for Shanghai city to explore the city history and culture, we will visit the most famous and popular places in Shanghai:
Pearl tower - the standard of Shanghai, it’s a TV tower and we can visit the top floor of it to review whole of Shanghai
Lu Jia Zui financial center - China financial center including thousands of banks, insurance companies and luxury hotels
Yu Garden - Chinese traditional private garden with a lot of Chinese Ming dynasty style buildings
...Read moreShanghai city tour is a one day tour for Shanghai city to explore the city history and culture, we will visit the most famous and popular places in Shanghai:
Pearl tower - the standard of Shanghai, it’s a TV tower and we can visit the top floor of it to review whole of Shanghai
Lu Jia Zui financial center - China financial center including thousands of banks, insurance companies and luxury hotels
Yu Garden - Chinese traditional private garden with a lot of Chinese Ming dynasty style buildings
Bund - Huangpu river side, we can see both east and west parts of Shanghai, great walking area to relax
Tian Zi Fang - French confession area with a lot of creative shops
Xin Tian Di - Old Shanghai style buildings called Shikumen back to 1930s
City tour is a wonderful daily tour for most of tourists especially the first visitors to Shanghai, let’s enjoy our time here.
Scarlett's Shanghai Tours
Hi there! My name is Scarlett Mao; I’m a 25-year old certified Chinese tour guide, specialising in the Shanghai metropolitan area, and surrounding cities like Hangzhou, Suzhou and Nanjing.
...Read moreHi there! My name is Scarlett Mao; I’m a 25-year old certified Chinese tour guide, specialising in the Shanghai metropolitan area, and surrounding cities like Hangzhou, Suzhou and Nanjing.
First of all, allow me to introduce myself! I have been working in this area as a guide for both Chinese and English-language foreign tourists for some time. Previously, I worked at one of Shanghai’s top hotels, where I had the pleasure of dealing with guests from all around the world. During this time, I became more connected with the many charms of this city than ever before. Since then, I feel I have developed a deep sense of what Shanghai can really offer to tourists and, as a consequence, have developed unique tour programs in line with my vision of this city.
Most people have heard of Shanghai’s famous attractions, like The Bund, People’s Square and Yu Garden, and I am well acquainted with all of them. However, what many tourists miss out on is the city’s vibrant local culture, which in modern times is often pushed away from view, into side roads, small parks and squares. It is here where you can get a true feel for the city; marvel at locals gathering to play majiang in a springtime park, take in the long-forgotten homes of old Chinese poets and writers, or savour the city’s incredible cuisine: in small street stalls, side streets and small markets, hidden from view. On my tour, I hope to combine these neglected, traditional elements of Shanghai with the bustling, modern metropolis and world-class attractions that entice many travellers.
I have academic certification in both conversational and business English, and can offer you a colourful, warm-hearted, memorable and entertaining portrayal of this engaging, many-sided city.
Autumn special through lanes and roads
People in China always describe autumn as a golden season, This doesn't only mean that autumn is the season of harvest but it also refers to the beautiful shining golden color in this season. So autumn is the period to take outstanding pictures for keeping golden memories in Shanghai. Besides these 2 booming popular attractions for tourists in Shanghai, the local and classical streets and lanes along the way are more impressive for photo taking and feeling of real city style from different ...Read more
People in China always describe autumn as a golden season, This doesn't only mean that autumn is the season of harvest but it also refers to the beautiful shining golden color in this season. So autumn is the period to take outstanding pictures for keeping golden memories in Shanghai. Besides these 2 booming popular attractions for tourists in Shanghai, the local and classical streets and lanes along the way are more impressive for photo taking and feeling of real city style from different decades in history. My attached photos taken recently are showing what you will see during this tour. The starting price is including bicycle renting fee. More persons in the group can enjoy more favorable price discount as USD 150 /2 persons USD 180 /3 persons USD 200 /4 persons .........
One Day Shanghai Walking Tour
9:00 pick up at hotel
9:30-10:00 try the most famous dumpling in the world
10:00-11:30 Yu Garden
11:30-12:00 Old town
12:00-13:30 Shanghai Old Town History Exhibition
12:30-13:00 Traditional Chinese Food
13:00-14:00 Bird and Insect Market
14:00-15:00 Antiques Market
15:00-16:00 The First National Congress of the CPC
16:00-17:00 Xintiandi
...Read more9:00 pick up at hotel
9:30-10:00 try the most famous dumpling in the world
10:00-11:30 Yu Garden
11:30-12:00 Old town
12:00-13:30 Shanghai Old Town History Exhibition
12:30-13:00 Traditional Chinese Food
13:00-14:00 Bird and Insect Market
14:00-15:00 Antiques Market
15:00-16:00 The First National Congress of the CPC
16:00-17:00 Xintiandi
Included:
1. personal English-speaking hiking tour guide
2. entrance fees to all the attactions above
3. dumpling and late lunch in a local restaurant
Not included:
1. personal expenses
2. tipping to guide
Shanghai Acrobatic show & Evening Tour
China acrobatic show is one entertainment that must not be missed by the young and old on a visit to Shanghai.
Itinerary:
Route A.
Suzhou creek–local wet market and residential neighborhoods -Shanghai Acrobatic Show–Former French Concession District–Xin Tian Di Bar & Restaurant Area
Route B.
Taikang Road art street - Shanghai Acrobatic Show–Former French Concession District–Xin Tian Di Bar & Restaurant Area
China acrobatic show is one entertainment that must not be missed by the young and old on a visit to Shanghai.
Itinerary:
Route A.
Suzhou creek–local wet market and residential neighborhoods -Shanghai Acrobatic Show–Former French Concession District–Xin Tian Di Bar & Restaurant Area
Route B.
Taikang Road art street - Shanghai Acrobatic Show–Former French Concession District–Xin Tian Di Bar & Restaurant Area
Tour Length:3.5 hours
Departure:Daily
Tour starts:06:30pm
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (for hotels located at the city center)
- Designated company car or van with experienced driver
- Smiling Professional English-speaking guide
- Admission tickets to places of interests as per itinerary
Excludes
- Meals and drinks (unless specified)
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs
Tour Language:
-English, Chinese
User reviews
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Very nice restaurants,all kinds of food from different parts of the world.Chris
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Well, Xintiandi is also nice place for locals enjoy the morning and afternoon. It is nice place for young people to dating. The rest rant here is good.
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That is a must see place at Shanghai. I have been there many times.
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Looks quite complicated
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One of the topest shopping place in Shanghai!!!
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Nice place with all the good food with wide selection of both Chinese and Western food, and a good place for night life as well. But It's a bit expensive though.
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one more tip about how to get to Xintiandi :
Since Xintiandi is not far from People's square / Shanghai Museum, so you can just walk to south after hang around in People's square. It takes 10 mins only then you will see Xintiandi area .
Xintiandi is a big party area in Shanghai.
I went to Shanghai to visit my friends last weekend, and we went to Xintiandi to have a party there. It was a great time and i think Shanghai might be the most glamorous city in China. If you don`t believe, just go down to Xintiandi on weekends` night and you will see all the snazziest people having a lot of fun there!
A hip place in Shanghai!
I went to Xintiandi Yesterday, big wow, so many people there, and 80% are expats, sitting on the outside chairs, grab a cup of tea or either coffee, chatting with friends. I took a pic of all the names of the bars, cafes, and restaurants you will see how busy and crowed there is.
Of course Xintiandi also have many travelers like me, i heard a lot about it because it`s a bar and entertainment area, like Nanjing 1912, i was so curious. When i there, it is cool and have more people than Nanjing during the day time, the only reason is Shanghai it is a modern and international city.
And the construction are also another part attracted to me, so i chose to took some photos of the ancient houses than people there.
Xintiandi - the Harrods of Shanghai
Xintiandi is basically the Harrods of Shanghai; great if it is to your taste. If not, give it a miss. One certain plus for Xintiandi is a mall with a large screen cinema showing movies in English on the back side of the complex.
I moved here last year, since i know Xintiandi, I go there shopping or having dinner at least 3 times a month, even just hang around Xintiandi will always be my first chioce.
