Yuyuan Road – Shanghai’s Hidden Hipster Haven

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A 2.7km tree-lined avenue in the former French Concession, Yuyuan Road seamlessly blends 1920s heritage mansions, trendy cafés, and indie boutiques. Unlike flashy shopping streets, it offers a quieter, artsy slice of Shanghai life.

📍 West End (Near Zhongshan Park):
- Local breakfast spots
- Columbia Circle(1920s renovated compound with bars)

📍 Middle (Jiangsu Rd to Wuyuan Rd):
- Highest concentration of cafés and boutiques

📍 East End (Near Jing’an Temple):
- Liu Haisu’s Former Residence (art deco villa)

🚇 Metro Access:
- Line 2/11: Jiangsu Road Station (middle section)
- Line 2/3/4: Zhongshan Park Station (west end)

Post by Winnie21 | Apr 7, 2025