The refurbishment of a block of old shikumen into a
carless entertainment center called Xintiandi, filled
with restaurants, shops and bars, turned this area
below South Huangpi Road into one of Shanghai’s most
fashionable areas. Luxe condos house people who can
afford the high-end brands that fill the malls and
shops along Madang Road. The pleasant Taipinghu Park
provides the area with green space and is also home to
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Shanghai Fashion Week twice a year. It’s not all
glitter and glamour, though, as the rise of Danshui
Road has given the Xintiandi area a shot of toned-down
character. Small bars and cafes, mostly owned by
locals, have people hanging out in a formerly quiet,
unassuming part of the neighborhood.
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