Located right in the heart of Shanghai city lies Xintiandi. It has developed into a major tourist attraction because of its architectural beauty. The unique thing about this place is that all the buildings have the traditional walls and tiles which were used in ancient China. However, the interior is completely different and is reminiscent of the modern era. This place is the perfect mix of the past and the present. When you visit this place, you will get a feel of what China looked like during the 1920s and how it has changed over the years.
上海新天地
エリア全体はノースブロックとサウスブロックの2つのエリアに分かれています。約25,000平方キロメートルの広大なエリアに広がるサウスブロックは、主に近代的な建物と、わずかに古風な雰囲気が混ざり合った建物で構成されています。ブロック内には、映画館やフードコートなど、豊富なエンターテイメント施設が揃っています。また、様々な装飾品を扱うショップでショッピングを楽しむこともできます。
In the North Block, you will find plenty of Shikumen buildings with modern interiors. Here, you will also find plenty of restaurants serving all kinds of cuisine like German, Italy or American.
One thing for sure is that once you are in Xintiandi, you will never get bored. You will be spoilt for choices regarding what to do. If you are looking for a good place to drink, you will find plenty of wine bars with very beautifully decorated seating arrangements.
And if you are looking for a good place to eat, you should definitely try out PAUL which is a French bakery and servers amazing pastries. You can also visit KABB if you are want to have American style burgers.
While you are here, don’t forget to do some shopping at Taicang Street. You will find local scarves and bags at a very affordable rate.