Introduction

Located on Fangbang Central Road, the street starts from Henan South Road in the west and ends in People's Road in the east. Shanghai Old Street is the best place to see what Shanghai looked like back in the days. The street stretches by 825 meters filled with buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has been part of recent development of the city both in terms of economy and culture with numerous shops, restaurants and popular food spots.

Major attractions and activities to do on a visit

The street was formerly an important destination for Shanghai’s foreign trade and small commodity trading and was the first area to realize the city’s great social and economic growth. It is divided into eastern and western sections such that if you start from the west heading to the east you will notice the transition from old dynasty to modern influx. A tour to this old street will overwhelm you with diverse styles, a leisure long corridor and an ancient stage. It is also the best place to try your bargaining skills, savor local snacks and be part of the locals day to day life.

City God Temple

This is one of the most important Taoism architectures in Shanghai that shouldn’t be missed standing with a history of 600 years. The temple covers 33,000 square meters and has been destroyed and rebuilt over time during the China cultural revolution period

Chenghuangmiao Shopping Mall 

A popular shopping destination among tourists with different types of stores with fascinating souvenirs, handmade Chinese handicrafts, exclusive gifts and other exquisite stuffs spread all over on top of a stone road brings out the illusion of the famous Chinese scene of the Riverside scene of Qingming Festival.

Street food

This is where everyone comes for the Shanghai snack experience where finding special dim sum, any type of noodles, the famous Babao rice meal, bum and specialty dealers selling Chinese tea.