Shopping Centre sights in Shànghǎi

1. A Map

   Xīntiāndì

   • Shànghǎi, China
   • Sights › Shopping centre

   Xīntiāndì hasn’t even been around for a decade yet and already it’s a Shànghǎi icon. An upscale entertainment complex modelled on traditional alleyway (lòngtáng) homes, this was the first development in the city to prove that historic architecture does, in fact, have economic value. Elsewhere that might sound like a no-brainer, but in 21st-century China, which is head-over-heels for the bulldozer, it came as quite a revelation. Well-heeled shoppers and al fresco diners keep the place busy until late, and if you’re looking for a memorable meal or a browse through some of Shànghǎi’s more fashionable boutiques, you’re in the right place. The heart of the…

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