Shanghai Xintiandi Walk: Shikumen and Haipai Culture

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-09 · 4 min read

This Shanghai Xintiandi Walk: Shikumen and Haipai Culture is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

Xintiandi is an affluent car-free shopping, eating and entertainment district of Shanghai. Xintiandi now refers to the wider area centered around Madang Road which includes both pedestrian-only and motor traffic roads.

Itinerary summary

Suggested time: 2-3 hours
245 Madang Road, Huangpu District
Metro Line 1/10/12 to Shaanxi South Road
Next to Taiping Lake Green and the CPC First Congress Site

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Xintiandi

Practical info

Tickets: streets free; select museums free, reservation required
Hours: open all day; shops 11-22
Transport: Metro Line 1/10/12 to Shaanxi South Road
Tip: north block for heritage, south block for dining; visit Taiping Lake at dusk