Xintiandi, Shanghai- 2/2023 - 4/2023

Xintiandi (New Heaven on Earth) is a former old city area of Shanghai and comprised of just two city blocks and is divided in two parts: The South block and the North Block The South Block mainly consists of modern architecture while the North Block is lined with Shikumen architecture style combining Chinese and Western architecture styles with stone-framed gates.

The Shui On group spent about 170 million US dollars to renovate the whole area in 2002. They preserved many of the 19th century Shikumen-style of buildings in the northern part of Xintiandi, but modern buildings were built in the southern part. Then luxury-brand companies set up boutiques and many restaurants were built inside the buildings. The area is now one of Shanghai's favorite international tourist attractions

The pictures you see are taken during Winter, Spring and Summer time.

This picture was taken in the Winter and you can see the trees are barren.  On the left a row of Shikumen buildings.

Xintiandi is very popular so there are always a lot of people.

Huge Apple Store (Grey building).

Modern buildings

This is the North Block with all the modern buildings.

Xintiandi Style is a huge commercial complex.

Courtyard inside Xintiandi Style.

There was an event and vendors set up their tents.

More shopping area.

This area is the North Block with all the Skikumen houses that was renovated and features upscale stores and international restaurants and coffee shops.
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This was in December and the decorative lights are still on.

Festive area to walk around.

Panoramic view of the area.

Il Teatro restaurant is a casual modern Italian restaurant. 

This pictures was taken in the Spring and there are a lot more people sitting outside as the weather is getting warmer

A fountain in the Xintiandi Plaza

It is a really nice area to sit outdoor and watch people going by.

The Refinery is a Gastro bar.  We stopped by there many times for a drink.

Having a drink at The Refinery.

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There are lots of popular restaurants on the square.

Straight ahead is Polux a French restaurant by Paul Pairet.

Polux is cafe and casual Bistro and listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand.

The bistro has a really nice patio for outdoor dinning.

They have very good reputation so we will try it out for sure.

Tables are set outside for dinning very similar to be in Paris

Japanese restaurant on the left and Laduree store on the right.

Fountain in Xintiandi

The blue building in the background is the Central Plaza (Ultra modern building)

This is the South Block with all the modern buildings

Central plaza is an ultra modern shopping center.

After walking around we stopped by Arket for a cup of coffee.

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