Xintiandi

"Xintiandi is a preserved neighborhood—one of the city's best (and only) examples of old Shanghai architecture."

"Busloads of domestic Chinese tourists traipse through in the evenings, Western visitors feel like they've never left home, and hip young Shanghainese flood here to enjoy the good life." Full review

"Xintiandi was the birthplace of the Chinese Communist Party; now this restored two-block district is defined by upscale shops and restaurants." Full review

"The cobblestone streets of Xintiandi, a preserved neighborhood-turned-outdoor mall, are lined with upscale restaurants, bars, and, above all, an abundance of chic stores." Full review