NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDE - % Arabica Shanghai Yu Garden

1850 Huaihai Middle Rd, Xuhui Qu, Shanghai Shi

Designed by the famous Hungarian-Slovak architect Laszlo Hudec and completed in 1924, the Mansions were a residence for many celebrities in Chinese history including famous actors Wu Yin, Wang Renmei, Qin Yi, Sun Daoli, etc. The building was formerly known as the Normandie Apartments since it was built to commemorate the Normandie, a World War I -era battleship (indicated by the shape of the building). It is the oldest veranda-style apartment building in Shanghai and a reminiscent of the Flatiron Building in New York City. An architectural must see!

Shop 107 Block E No.67 Xingfu Road, Changning District, Shanghai

Shanghai’s most up-and-coming and delicious bakeries! The story with the store name is inspired by its two key products: croissant and ice-cream. A croissant kind of looks like a crescent moon, and a scoop of ice-cream kind of looks like a full moon, so they decided to name the shop after the French world for moon, “lune”, but with a twist to make it “luneurs”, which can be figuratively interpreted as “dreamers”. The owner of Luneurs mentions that this kind of simple, product-focused display is inspired by famed pastry chef Cédric Grolet’s newest pastry boutique in Paris, with viennoiserie on the left, desserts in the centre, and savories on the right. Everything from a simple croissant to the salted caramel ice-cream to the brioche country bread are just simply amazing.

Opening Hours:
8am - 8pm

Building 1, No.322 Anfu Road, Shanghai,

+86-136-3659-5172

One of the hottest brunch places in Shanghai. Known for sweet crepes, savoury galettes and egg-related dishes, as well as a decent wine selection. Their courtyard is secluded from the main road, and it's great in the evenings for casual gatherings or outdoorsy dates. The decor is a simple space of cement grey and warm wood, punctuated with a beautiful dark green finish. Take a seat by the large windows, basking in lots of natural light.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 8am - 5pm, 6pm - 10pm
Sun: 8am - 5pm



146 Hu Qiu Lu, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai Shi, China

http://rockbund.com/cn/

ROCKBUND, with the total area which is about 17,000 square meters– located on the east of Yuanmingyuan Road and Park 33, west of Huqiu Road, north of Suzhou River Road and south of East Beijing Road. The fusion of new buildings and transformations of old buildings will reach the construction area of 94000 square meters in total. Profound historical accumulation and excellent geographical position have both led ROCKBUND area to be an extremely important place for inheriting historical and cultural roots in Shanghai, and also witness the outstanding styles of the new era of the Bund in Shanghai - this international metropolis. ROCKBUND has played a decisive role in leading the integrated development around Huangpu River and Suzhou River bank, which is part of the protecting functions of Shanghai history and culture. As the source of western culture integrated into Shanghai and as the purpose of “reproduction of appearances and reconstruction of functions”, beyond repairing the 11 historical protection buildings, ROCKBUND will also combine them with 6 newly-built modern buildings for creating advancing areas in Shanghai with shopping and tourism, providing high-end retails, upscale restaurants, high quality hotel-service apartments, commercial offices and a series of facilities function. With setting protection plans of old buildings and positively using their functions, ROCKBUND reflected a philosophy of "government guidance, enterprise participation, expert support, social response, historical heritage", committed to reproduce the charm of Shanghai in new era.

17 Yan'an E Rd, WaiTan, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai

http://lostheaven.com.cn/restaurant/lost-heaven/

+86-21-6330-0967

Lost Heaven serves a rich fusion of regional Yunnanese and Burmese cuisines with a noticeable Thai kick. The three-floored interior is clad with dark woods, red lanterns, Southeast Asian artifacts and Yunnanese stone face masks. A two-floor shrine on the back wall is made from dried pu'er tea leaves. Unsurprisingly, Lost Heaven is a see-and-be-seen hot spot for local celebs and visiting movie stars from Hong Kong. An extensive menu has garlic and lemongrass-infused seafood and meat options. For extra spice, try the Burmese curried vegetables, or for regional authenticity go with the flavourful dishes incorporating Yunnan's famed mushrooms.

No. 3 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai, China

http://www.threeonthebund.com

+86-21-6323-3355

Three on the Bund, for example, is the destination for the finest epicurean lifestyle. The building has an eclectic yet elegant collection of restaurants and bars, ranging from the famous Michelin-star restaurant Jean-Georges (4th floor), to the more laid-back yet polished coastal Italian cuisine Mercato (6th floor), to the classy and exquisite French bar Whisper (7th floor), to the retro chic New York brasserie POP (7th floor), to the perfect mix of modern and traditional Cantonese cuisine The Canton Table (5th floor). Last but not the least, there is even a gallery within the building: Shanghai Gallery of Art dedicated to contemporary Chinese art on the 3rd floor.

501 Yincheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai, China

http://www.shanghaitower.com.cn

+86-21-3383-1088

Shanghai Tower is the world’s 2nd highest building and China’s highest building. You can also take the world’s fastest elevator to get to the 118th floor enjoy a 360 degree bird’s eye view of Shanghai’s renown scenery in the “Top of Shanghai Observatory”.

Opening Hours:
8:30am - 10pm
Open Daily

Floor 58, Shanghai IFC, 8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong, Shanghai, China

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/shanghai-pudong/dining/flair

+86-21-2020-1888

Located on the 58th floor of the five star hotel Ritz-Carlton, Flair is the highest rooftop restaurant and bar in China. It not only provides a stunning view of the Bund, but also offers creative and delicious cocktails.

Opening Hours:
Mon - Thu: 5:30pm - 2:00am
Fri - Sun: 2pm - 5pm, 5:30pm - 2am

68F, 501 Yincheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai, China

http://www.lameloise.com.cn/en/home

+86-21-6881-6789

Originally from Burgundy, one of the finest and most prestigious wine producing regions in France, Maison Lameloise is the epitome of the exquisite French gastronomy. A three-star Michelin restaurant that has more than 90 years of history. This year, chef Eric Pras brought Maison Lameloise from France to Shanghai to not only present its gorgeous and delectable dishes and highest quality service, but also convey its core value of “tradition is innovation” philosophy to the world.

Opening Hours:
11:30am - 2:30pm
6:30pm - 11pm
Open daily

376 South Huangpi Road, Xinatiandi, XinTianDi, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai

+86-21-6333-8778

Located in an actual Shikumen house with exquisite decor, Hotpot San is a premium hotpot place. Different from the well-know Szechuan hotpot, Hotpot San is famous for its signature mastutake stock base. It has such a rich and umami flavor that you will almost fill yourself up with the soup even before starting to eat the food. The owner also handpicks all of the food supply on his own to ensure the quality. The complimentary dessert, especially the milk custard perfectly concludes the entire food journey.

Opening Hours:
11am - 4am
Open daily

No 16, 181 Tai Cang Lu, Xinatiandi, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai

+86-21-6321-8861

Xixi Bistro is a fusion eatery boldly plays around with two of the world’s greatest cuisines: Chinese and Italian. The second floor is a cocktail bar and dining ensues on the third floor. The interior design represents the old posh Shanghai house with the bright red patches of bold floral wallpaper, glowing lanterns, a mishmash of dinnerware patterns. Dishes are also creative yet delicious such as Papo Tofu with crispy rice, foie gras scallion panacake, etc. Most dishes are tapas-style and great for sharing.

Opening Hours:
11am - 2am
Open daily

No. 225, 181 Tai Cang Lu, Xinatiandi, Huangpu Qu, Shanghai

+86-21-6333-2363

The Odd Couple is co-created by Shingo Gokan, who's also the owner for the critically acclaimed speakeasies in Shanghai, Speaklow and Sober (Company) and Steve Schneider (Singapore / NYC's "Employees Only", Panama's Strangers Club) with a theme of retro 80s with a futuristic twist to it. Steve Schneider and Shingo Gokan were both born in 1983, the bar they concocted together is a tribute to their childhood of 80's retro style: colourful, loud, neon-lit, video gamey, limited seating. As for the drinks, they serve a “paired drink” cocktail menu where Shingo and Steve offer a drink of their own for each flavour they have.

Opening Hours:
8pm - 4am
Open daily

480 West Jianguo Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

https://www.capellahotels.com/en/capella-shanghai

+86-21-5466-6688

Capella Shanghai located in Jian Ye Li, a cultural preservation zone in the heart of Xuhui District. It is one of the last remaining clusters of shikumen architecture that originally built during the 1930s that provides visters a deeper understanding of its history. Capella renovated it into an atmospheric boutique hotel, and fully present the unique blend of Eastern and Western architecture. The villa’s interior design is the fusion of Chinoiserie accents and modern French elegance. Capella offers total 55 villas with different ranges in size, an award-winning Auriga spa, and 1-Michelin casual French restaurant where guests enjoy the dinning with the hotel’s charming tree-lined street.

480 West Jianguo Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

http://www.pierre-gagnaire.com/restaurants/Le_Comptoir

+86-21-5466-9928

Le Comptoir De Pierre Gagnaire is Three-Michelin star chef Pierre Gagnaire’s first restaurant in Mainland China. The restaurant is located in The Gallery of Capella. Gagnaire positions itself as a “brassie” with a casual and chic ambience, using local ingredients to make the reinterpretation of traditional French cuisine. They also provide breakfast, lunch, brunch and Afternoon Tea, nothing is better than having a brunch here on a lazy Sunday morning during the cozy Autumn season. Don’t forget to cross the street and get a warm coffee from % Arabica!

Opening Hours:
7am - 10pm

436 West Jianguo Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

+86-21-5426-8033

Masion à 3 bar located in a corner of Jian Ye Li, the entrance is secretly at the back alley directed by a red neon arrow. The name of Masion à 3 inspired from Tao Te Ching, “One begets Two, Two begets Three, Three begets all things”. “3” elements found in the details of the interior design, triangular tiles on the floor and brass triangular ceiling tiles. The owner is a whisky enthusiast who sets up a members-only whisky club with a filled whisky collection wall on the second floor. The first floor is focus on the funky cocktails, like Soft Heart that transformed from a dessert in Shanghaiese cuisine.

Opening Hours:
6pm – 1am

158 Puxi Rd, Xu Jia Hui, Xuhui District, Shanghai

+86-21-6438-2595

St. Ignatius Cathedral is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Shanghai. Dating from the early 17th century, western missionaries began to arrive in China, including in the Shanghai area. St. Ignatius Cathedral was designed in the Neo-Gothic style and was built between 1906 and 1910. It was actually the first church that was built in a Western-style in China and it was also known as, “the grandest church in the Far East.” It is indeed a magnificent structure and we recommend that you pay a visit.

No.50 Wuyuan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

+86-135-0172-6412

Bird is a western bistro with a seasonal menu that incorporates elements of Chinese cuisine. This bistro is located on a quiet road in the French concession. Its name is inspired by a lyric from The Beatles song Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown). Walking into the restaurant, a large bar counter lies in the center of the room decked with wood panels and rattan boards reminiscent of 1970’s interior design. It has an open kitchen behind, allowing diners to see the chef’s busily preparing dishes through the window beside the bar as they enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and delicious food.

Opening Hours:
Mon Tue: 6pm - 10:30pm
Wed-Sun: 12pm - 3pm, 6pm -10:30pm

880 Hengshan Rd, Xujiahui, Xuhui District, Shanghai

+86-21-5424-0100

The Mix Place is 5 minutes away on foot from % Arabica Two ITC. It is located on Hengshan Road, a European style street in the former French Concession area of Shanghai. The Mix Place is made up of a mix of lifestyle shops: a well-designed bookstore, a contemporary gentlemen attire store, a fashion boutique store, etc. “PLACE” stands for P－Philosophy, L－Lifestyle, A－Art, C－Culture, E－Edition. A must-see location on your visit to Shanghai.

Opening Hours:
10:30am - 10pm

10 Jianguo Zhong Lu, Shanghai

+86-021-6335-3676

ZiWU is more than a simple bookstore. It is more like an artist's studio, filled with art works, photography books and fashion magazines. It has a vast collection of domestic and international art books and magazines that you can peer through. An elegant PixCell Deer wrapped with large and small glass balls by Kohei Nawa stands in the center of the hall. Famous photographer Erwin Olaf’s portrait work for Vogue hangs in the fashion book area, while the second floor has a small photography exhibition. It is quite the destination for the visual art lovers of the world.

Opening Hours:
Tues-Sun: 11am - 8pm

338 Huangpi S Rd, Xin Tian Di, Huangpu, Shanghai, China

http://www.elite-concepts.com/

+86-216-311-2323

Yè Shanghai is in one of Xintiandi's Shikumen houses. The restaurant aims to restore the stylish and alluring Shanghai night vibe of the past. It retained the original beams and skylignts of Shikumen, decorated with red, round pendant lamps. When night falls, the lights come out, and Shanghai nightlife begins. It mainly serves modern-style Shanghai cuisine, but combined with influences of Zhejiang and Jiangsu cuisine, using fresh ingredients like Zhejiang Anji’s free-range chicken and spring bamboo. On the weekends, it also has nightly live jazz performances to captivate you as you enjoy your meal.

Opening Hours:
11:30am - 2:30pm, 5:30 - 10:00pm
Open daily

25 Xintiandi Beili, Lane 181Taicang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, China

http://www.shxintiandi.com/about_house.html

+86 021-33070337

Shikumen Open House Museum is a small museum in Xintiandi. It is the perfect place to peek into Shanghai's cultural history. Shikumen means stone-gate house, which is an architecture style combined with Chinese and Western style. It portrays typical 19th century middle class domestic life. In this three-story Shikumen house, there are also antiques and furnitures from the time.

Opening Hours:
Sun - Thurs: 10:30am - 10:30pm Fri - Sat: 11:00am - 11:00am

1380 Fuxing Middle Rd, Xuhui District, Shanghai

https://www.shsymphony.com/

+86-400-821-0522

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1879. It is the oldest symphony orchestra in China. The main concert Hall is structured like a vineyard that comes with 1200 seats. The performance stage is encircled by a 360-degree balcony. The ceiling and the panels of the side walls are constructed of wooden material with a mesh-patterned finish, creating the acoustically needed sound diffusion and remarkable performances.

Opening Hours:
Open for performances only

1331 Fuxing Middle Rd, Xuhui District, Shanghai

Blackstone Apartments has just been renovated and turned into newly trendy cultural tourism hub in Shanghai. Its history started from 1924, when American missionary James Harry Blackstone built this luxury apartment that contained a tennis court, a ballroom, a restaurant and a swimming pool. Now, the ground-floor has converted into a bookstore and whisky bar. There are two more buildings of restaurants, boutique hotel and an exciting lineup of shops. You'll appreciate the vertical gardens as well.

L3-302, IAPM Mall, 999 Huaihai Road, Shanghai, China

+86-021-64229091

Lao Ji Shi Restaurant is on the third floor of Iapm. It serves the most authentic Shanghainese cuisine. Braised pork belly in Lao Ji Shi is a must-try. Once you take a bite, the soft pork belly filled with gravy juice melts in your mouth. Salty, tender chicken and sweet vinegar ribs are signatures as well. Ending the meal with local dessert, red dates stuffed with glutinous rice, is perfect. Its romantic name, Xintairuan, means soft heart.

Opening Hours:
11am - 2pm, 4:30pm - 9pm

No.43, lane 188 Yonghong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai

https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/shanghai/shahs/hoteldetail

+86-21-33233666

Are you leaving bright and early out of Shanghai? Then, check-in at Hotel Indigo, located 10 min away from the Airport. It will provide you with comfort and a good night sleep with a flare of Art deco style. In the evening, you can enjoy a drink at their rooftop bar with a stunning view of the city skyline. Or maybe you want to squeeze in a workout before getting on your international travel. Then a well equipped indoor and outdoor gym, plus a decent yoga room and swimming pool, will bring you good health and endless energy.

Opening Hours:
Always open

D40-30, 2F, Departures, Hongqiao T2

At the Aiport, you will find the Shake Shake. This American chain originated in New York back in 2001 and is known for its 100% all-natural antibiotic-free (no hormones added ever), hot dogs, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries. A much better option than that regular in-flight meal.

Opening Hours:
Daily 6AM – 10PM

Cordis Hotel, B1 Floor, 333 Shenhong Road, Shanghai

https://www.cordishotels.com/en/shanghai-hongqiao/restaurants-and-bars/ming-court/

+86 (21) 5263 9618

Before flying out of Shanghai, make a reservation at Ming Court at the Cordis Hotel, close to the airport. A one-star Michelin restaurant that serves contemporary Cantonese culinary experience. Combining top culinary skill with creativity, offering authentic flavours and refined wine pairings to create a wonderful culinary experience. Located on B1 floor of the Cordis Hotel, Ming Court’s interior decoration is inspired by glamorous old Shanghai of the 1930s.

Opening Hours:
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am – 2:30pm Sat-Sun 11:30am – 3:00pm Dinner: Mon-Sun 5:30pm to 10:00pm

3999-6, Hongxin Road, Minhang District, 201103 Shanghai

https://yatihotel.com

+86 21 60602323

YaTi by Artyzen is a vibrant, select-service hotel that truly offers elevated value. It's the place to go if you're looking for a venue that will perfectly blend social gatherings and elegant accommodations. The highlight of this hotel is, without a doubt, its communal area like the living room designed for working and relaxing and social and casual gatherings. With Vitra design furniture surrounded by a specially commissioned art collection, there are hot desks for co-working, computer desks equipped with Apple desktop computers. A great space to hang out with your fellow travellers or maybe get to know some new people.

Opening Hours:
Always open

Qingnian Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China

Close to our store, you find Qibao Ancient Town located in the centre of the Minhang District. It is a historical ancient town with beautiful natural scenery and long-standing humanistic connotations. As the only ancient town forming part of greater Shanghai, with a history spanning over one thousand years, Qibao is more than just a living fossil of ancient Chinese conurbation and urban planning. Bring our coffee to go and enjoy this scenery and historic place in Shanghai.

Opening Hours:
Always open

Shanghai most beautiful subway station has just opened. Metro Line 15 Wongzong Road is worth a visit on its own. Behind the design is Wutopia Lab, with the mission of creating a social-cultural space underground. Visually stunning, and the design has taken inspiration from the Shanghai cityscape and the Huangpu River.

2350 Longteng Ave, Xuhui District, China

http://tankshanghai.com/en/

+86 21 6950 0005

Across the river, you find TANK Shanghai, a groundbreaking and multifunctional art centre where the public can get close to art and architecture. It is a non-profit art institution founded by renowned contemporary art collector Qiao Zhibing. The five tanks belonged to Shanghai Longhua Airport, one of the first airports in China (decommissioned in 1966). The interior of the tanks is spacious, with a height of more than 15 meters, and features an industrial dome and curved circumference. It is an art ecology that combines various exhibition spaces, parks, green spaces, plazas, river views and cafes, and is a vibrant art and cultural landmark in Shanghai.

511 Jiang-Ning Road, Jing-an District 200 041 Shanghai, China

http://www.communesocial.com/

+ 86 021 6047 7638

The Commune Social is located at the Design Republic Commune, a design gallery, shop and event space in a former colonial police station designed by Neri&Hu architecture studio Neri&Hu. Synonymous with the restaurant name, The Commune Social invites communal dining where the guests are welcome to share various dishes. The food concept is a fresh and modern take on Spanish tapas, where the small plates served are refined interpretations of the tapas genre with an international twist.

199 Nanjing Road East, Huangpu, Shanghai, China

https://www.editionhotels.com/shanghai/

+862153689999

For a place to call home while visiting Shanghai, we can recommend The Shanghai EDITION. Located at the northeast corner of Nanjing Road East and Henan Road in Puxi, West of Huangpu River and just a 5-minute walk from The Bund, is a unique combination of two separate towers featuring 145 guest rooms.

10 Shajing Rd, Hongkou District, Shanghai, China

http://www.1933shanghai.com/

Once one of the largest slaughterhouses, this historic building has been repurposed and currently hosts a complex of restaurants, shops and entertainment. Built back in 1933; this cast-concrete structure is a feast for the eye and popular among the local Millenials.

99 Fucheng Rd, Lu Jia Zui, Pudong, Shanghai, China

www.auroramuseum.cn

The renowned Japanese architect Mr Tadao Ando is the designer behind this privately owned museum in the Lujiazui area of Shanghai. A Jewellery box inspires the buildings strong shape, and the Aurora museum creates another new urban landscape and cultural landmarks for Shanghai. Inside, you can enjoy ancient artefacts like Buddhist Sculptures, Ancient Pottery Figures, and Blue-and-white Porcelains.

19 Gong Ping Road, Hong Kou District Shanghai 200082, China

https://www.banyantree.com/en/china/shanghai-on-the-bund

+86 21 25091188

Located on the historic Huangpu riverfront, this is a hotel to check into or just check out if you are a local. Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund, is an urban retreat in the city's most scenic location. View the ever-changing skyline of Shanghai from the hotels' rooftop bar with tasty cocktails, tapas and lounge music. Or enjoy the hotel's spa and wellness.

No. 366 Shi Men Yi Road, Shanghai, 200041, China

https://www.themiddlehousehotel.com/

+86 21 3216 8199

Middle House is a lush boutique hotel with sister concept hotels in Beijing (Opposite House) and Hong Kong (Upper House). Catering for art lovers, foodies, yoga devotees, enthusiastic travellers, and budding fashionistas. The Milan architect and designer Piero Lissoni, is behind the beautiful interior. If you are not sleeping over, you can always drop by of the four restaurants and bars represented in the hotel

1037 Yu Yuan Road, Changning District, Shanghai

https://guide.michelin.com/en/shanghai-municipality/shanghai/restaurant/fu-he-hui

+86 21 3980 9188

A gastronomic temple of haute vegetarian cuisine, Fu He Hui offers unique seasonal tasting menus that introduces diners to China’s diverse vegetables and fungi. Dishes such as the grilled porcini will impart a savory flavor that even meat lovers will enjoy. The 3-storey restaurant seats 90 and features 11 private rooms 2 VIP rooms, and a main dining hall outfitted in earth and gray tones. Booking is required to partake in the tasting course meals. Make sure to also browse their extensive tea menu to enjoy with the meal to complete a very Zen dining experience.

Opening Hours:
Open Daily, 11 AM - 1 PM and 5:30 PM - 9 PM

Shop 132, Shanghai Centre, No. 1376, West Nanjing Road, JingAn District, Shanghai

https://www.shanghaitang.com/

+86 21 5235 2568

Shop for luxurious Chinese-inspired designer couture, home accessories, fine bone china, and gifts at Shanghai Tang. Merging tradition with the latest in modern design and craftsmanship, this fashion house is the perfect place to find unique pieces that are chic, colorful, and fun.

Opening Hours:
Open Daily, 10 AM - 10 PM

1093 Wuding Rd, 曹家渡 Jing'An, Shanghai, China, 200042

https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Restaurant_Review-g308272-d8123970-Reviews-Lab_Whisky_Cocktail_Bar-Shanghai.html

+86 21 6255 1195

An institution in Shanghai’s whisky and cocktail bar scene, LAB Whisky & Cocktail has been around since 2012 when the whisky craze was beginning in China. Enjoy selecting from the extensive whisky collection or trying their house cocktails with some tasty bar bites. The bar’s ambient lighting and classic feel makes this a great spot to while away the nighttime hours after a busy day of exploring Shanghai.

6th floor, Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200002 China

https://uvbypp.cc/

+86-21-6323-9898

They say great food is a feast for the senses. At Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, this could not be more true. This 3-Michelin Star gastronomic experience promises to engage all five of your senses with a one-of-a-kind dining room that can only accommodate up to 10 diners at a time. This ultra-exclusive experience is a mere 24-minute drive away from % Arabica Shanghai Suhewan MixC World – perfect for an impressive business dinner or an intimate meal with loved ones. Ultraviolet is helmed by none other than Paul Pairet, and the experience kicks off with a rendezvous at Mr & Mrs Bund. Here, diners will get picked up and transported to a super secret location in Shanghai. Ultraviolet’s visual walls match the masterpiece that is embodied by each dish, evoking intense emotion and tantalizing the psyche. With each visit, you never know what you’ll get as Pairet’s culinary genius takes center-stage in this avant-garde dining experience. Feast on a 20-course tasting menu and dine on the freshest produce from one of three European style set menu rotations, so your meal can always be a surprise even if you go for a return visit. BUT, past visitors have raved about the Egg Gruyere Raviolo with Truffle and Asparagus as well as the foie gras cigarette for their savory dishes, as well as their Yakult and Orange Blossom Ice Cream. If you snag any of these, then you can definitely rejoice over your course rotation. By fusing his expertise in science with his gourmand skillset, he knows precisely how to embody his philosophy on perfect food: “A dish is ready when there is nothing left to add or take away.”

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday, 6:30pm to 11:00pm

518 Zhongshan W Rd, Changning District, Shanghai, China, 200050

http://www.dabutong.com/

+86-21-6259-9999

Tea lovers, rejoice! The Tianshan Tea City is an enormous complex where even the most stalwart of tea enthusiasts are sure to find a brew that suits their liking. Tian Shan Tea City is filled with experienced tea merchants – with some carrying their respective tea businesses through generations of merchants and artisans. Most of the shops offer delicious free tastings of freshly-brewed tea in-store, so don’t be afraid to try your luck and ask. Our traveler’s tip? Learn a little bit of Chinese before you head out to Tianshan Tea City! Locals appreciate the extra effort you put in and are more likely to give you free samples or a great price for your purchases. From green tea to oolong, and pu’er tea to black, there is no limit to what teas you may be able to find at this tantalizing shopping destination!

Opening Hours:
10 AM - 9:30 PM

740 Hankou Road, People’s Square, Shanghai / China, Shanghai, Huangpu, 汉口路740号 邮政编码: 200001

https://www.theyangtzehotel.com/

+86-21-6080-0800

Just a 12 minute drive from Shanghai Suhewan MixC World and conveniently located in People’s Square, Yangtze Boutique Shanghai offers a luxurious stay with style. This hotel celebrates the golden age of Shanghai’s Art Deco movement with a bold and sleek geometric cream and gray exterior that makes the entire building stand out in the street. Inside, the 103 rooms and suites are styled with bold Art Deco symmetrical patterns and rich golds, dark blues, and reds combined with old Shanghai style. If you can, book a stay at the ultra chic Rose Suite, that comes with a separate living room, a deluxe marble bathroom, a charming outdoor terrace and, of course, beautiful roses on the tables, to transport you back in time to the romantic and glamorous era of the Shanghai’s Art Deco Movement.

3F, 55 South Wulumuqi Road, Shanghai, China Mainland

https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/china/ji-pin-court-shanghai

+86-21-6469-9969

Deep within the bustling city of Shanghai’s former French Concession is a minimalist oasis of calm and culinary excellence. With two coveted Michelin Stars, Ji Pin Court’s team of chefs headed by Chef Li Wei boasts of excellent cooking that is worth the 30-minute drive from Daxue Road. Serving up traditional Cantonese dishes with claypot cooking while putting their own original spin on it, Ji Pin Court possesses wide, airy spaces and panoramic windows for you to enjoy as you dine. Their signature fried chicken seasoned with sand ginger is cooked in a claypot for maximum flavor. Craving an umami bomb? Their minced pork with salted fish and shrimp pairs perfectly with fluffy white rice, creating complex flavors to delight your taste buds.

Opening Hours:
11 AM - 2 PM; 5 PM - 10 PM (Monday to Sunday)

No. 273, Jiaozhou Road, Shanghai, China / 中国上海市胶州路273号

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/mp/profile_ext?action=home&__biz=MzkzOTMyMjM2Mw==&scene=124#wechat_redirect

Step into this beautiful boutique and fashion showroom designed by Dongqui Design, and you’ll hardly believe it used to be a state-owned towel factory. XC273’s multi-brand store’s three floors retain the exposed concrete interiors of its past with shiny new features from renovations to blur the boundaries between past and present. The first floor sports concrete paving to complement its geometric pattern. An all-white interior is reserved for the second floor which can be accessed via a pure metal staircase. A reflecting pool surrounded by wood, metal, and concrete colonnades is the focal point in the store. Other features such as sound tunnels playing experimental music and a cafe make this high-end boutique a unique shopping destination that you simply cannot miss.

China, Shang Hai Shi, Pudong, Lujiazui, 世纪大道88号 邮政编码: 200120

https://www.trip.com/things-to-do/detail/15885449/

+86-21-5047-5188

Feeling adventurous? The Jin Mao Skywalk is the perfect afternoon activity for you. Also known as the Jinmao Cloud Walk (depending on the translation), the Jin Mao Skywalk is considered the best way to fully experience the beauty of the iconic Shanghai skyline. Glide across the glass walkway with nothing but a harness and your courage to keep you going, and you will be rewarded with a new perspective of the famed Paris of the East. The best part is that the Jin Mao Skywalk is actually part of another attraction called the Jin Mao Tower 88th Floor Observation Deck, where you can view the sights from the panoramic 88th floor after a speedy 45-second elevator ride!

Opening Hours:
8:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Tangxiang Cultural Space, 538 Xikang Road, Shanghai, China Mainland

https://www.obscura-sh.com/

+86-191-2147-1147

Experimental, exquisite, and experiential, Obscura is a dining destination that you cannot miss. Sign yourself up for a dramatic dining experience at this refined gustatory institution disguised as a reimagined home where you can sample familiar Chinese ingredients prepared with Western cooking techniques that test the boundaries of haute couture dining. Obscura’s menu reflects the wealth of experience that the head chef-slash-owners have accumulated by taking a pilgrimage across China to get to know the different flavors that Obscura now experiments with on a regular basis through their seasonal menu. Sample their signature Cantonese Roast Pork, cleverly recreated as a saccharine ice cream or thinly sliced antipasti mimicking stunning goldfish on your dinner plate. For extra oomph, pair your meal with any of their fermented teas. Whether you reserve for a romantic dinner for two, or dine with valuable business partners for an impressive experience that they will never forget.

Shop L2-0102, No. 523, Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

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With hyper-futuristic architecture reminiscent of a modern-day skatepark, the aptly-named Skatepark by Akenz is a fashion and lifestyle mecca that any streetwear enthusiast must visit if they find themselves in the busy streets of Shanghai. Designed by the creative minds over at Lukstudio, the Skatepark is an inventive take on displaying what this Scandinavian streetwear and lifestyle store has to offer. Benches are cleverly designed to mimic the many platforms that dot skateparks around the world, while clothing racks and other fixtures closely resemble the look of metal poles used for grinding and tricking. Shop limited edition drops from collaborations like Rick Owens DRKSHDW X Converse, as well as streetwear royalty like A-COLD-WALL, KRAKATAU, and more. Visit the Skatepark for some quick inspiration or some luxuriously slick retail therapy.