Shanghai Xintiandi Description

Reconstructed in 1999 from Shikumen structures (literally "stone gate", a unique architectural style of traditional Shanghai residential buildings), Shanghai Xintiandi or Shanghai New World is a vehicle-free leisure area provided with vivid local culture of Shanghai and exotic atmosphere. After almost nine years' construction, the original old and shabby Shikumen area presents a totally new appearance attracting both domestic and international figures and a lot of international model contests, fashion shows, musical performance and news conferences were held here.

Stretching for some 30,000 square meters, Shanghai Xintiandi offers various items including catering, trading, recreation and cultural activities. Today, this combined architectural complex still remains the old brick walls, roof tiles and stone gates, which make visitors feel travelling back to the 1920s of Shanghai. Contrastively, the art galleries, fashion shops, themed restaurants, cafes and bars hidden in the area perfectly build an atmosphere of modern life style.