2025 Changning District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

A street in Shanghai's Changning District that is familiar to Japanese people. In the area that stretches from east to west from Weining Road to Yan'an West Road, there are many Japanese-style restaurants facing this street. Not only are there restaurants such as izakayas, eel restaurants, ramen shops, yakiniku restaurants, soba restaurants, udon shops, okonomiyaki restaurants, curry shops, etc., but there are also night establishments such as snack bars and bars, all of which are lined with establishments where you can communicate in Japanese. In addition, the nearby office buildings are home to many offices of Japanese companies, and the area is filled with office workers looking for lunch during their lunch break, just like in Japan. #ShanghaiTourism #Shanghai #ShanghaiTrip #China #ChinaTrip #ChinaTourism

Kinsho Sushi is not only a popular spot for sushi enthusiasts but also a perfect choice for families. With its conveyor belt sushi offering a wide variety of options at affordable prices; each plate costs only RMB 10 to RMB 20. It caters to different tastes and budgets. Kids will especially love the capsule toy machine. For every five plates you order, you can use the capsule toy machine for a chance to win mini-figures from animes like Detective Conan or Pokemon. 🍣 Kinsho Sushi 📍No.179 Maotai Road, Changning District, Shanghai

Over the past few months, Lixi Road has blown up across social media as one of the up-and-coming streets for photography in Shanghai🌎 Located in the sub district of Jiangsu Road in Changning District, Lixi Road has become a popular spot for influencers and photographers alike! With an interestingly quaint vibe amid Shanghai’s busy city, Lixi Road features many photo walls, photo opportunities and is a peaceful place to walk💭🏙️ The area is opening new coffee shops and restaurants and now is the perfect time to visit before it gets too popular! Go and explore Lixi Road 💙🌎🏙️🇨🇳📍 #shanghaistyle #shanghailife #changning #shanghai #shanghaitravel

A shopping mall in Changning District, Shanghai. Commonly known as Parkson. Located along Tianshan Road, it is directly connected to Exit 3 of Loushanguan Road Station on Subway Line 2. The basement is like a food court, and is bustling with many cheap and delicious restaurants. The floors above the first floor are filled with stores selling clothing, cosmetics, miscellaneous goods, etc. Many of the stores sell outlet items, including outlet shops for famous brands such as NIKE, adidas, and New Balance. #China #Shanghai #ShanghaiLife #ShanghaiStaff #ChangningDistrict

A shopping mall in Shanghai's Changning District. It is located in the lower floors of a landmark building with a distinctive boot-shaped design. Japanese people living in Shanghai call it the "Vuitton Building" because Louis Vuitton is located in the most prominent place on the first floor. The basement houses the Hisamitsu Department Store supermarket and restaurants, and the ground floor houses various high-end brand stores and restaurants. Perhaps because Takashimaya, Apita, and Nanfeng City are nearby, it is always empty. On the top floor is Din Tai Fung, a familiar restaurant to Japanese people. You can rest assured about the courteous service and delicious food, including xiaolongbao. #ShanghaiLife #ShanghaiTrip #ShanghaiTourism #DinTaiFung

Mishao MISSOO was a store I stumbled across while wondering through Happiness alley. Lining the walkway, are a number of restaurants and cafes so it’s nice to reach the end and find a cute little ice cream store - ran by a friendly local man. The main person I’ve seen there is a local Chinese man who is always cheery and smiley. He communicates in both Chinese and English and is knowledgeable about the products in the store. Mishao MISSOO has a small seated area inside where you can check out the photos of past visitors and look around at the German elements of the place. Ice cream flavours are a range - I chose orange dream and mint chocolate. #foodie #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #shanghai

#celebratewithtrip Being away from Europe does make you miss simple pleasures sometimes, but Abendbrot Bakery brings you traditional German bakes and breads easily. This is the first time I’ve seen an actual cafe for the company as I’m used to seeing the pop up stores around in the malls instead. #urbanexplorer #shanghai #foodie #cafe #germanbakery

Address - 1112 Dingxi Road, Changning🌱 Ambiance/Facilities - Colourful and Bright🌼 Highlights - Delicious Food from Yunnan🌻 Avg. Price per Person - 100¥-200¥ 💰 Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Looking for delicious, authentic and affordable Yunnan cuisine in Shanghai? Look no further than the amazing Lotus Eatery! With lots of traditional Yunnan dishes and flavors, this restaurant has long been popular in Shanghai🌱🌿 Try delicious fish soup with sour and spicy flavors or traditional Yunnan pancakes with chilli sauce! With an extensive menu and lots of space, this restaurant has something for everyone and is a great way to try a delicious cuisine of China! Don’t miss this amazing restaurant on a trip to Shanghai🌶🥬🥟🫑🧅 #passionpassport #gooutside #shanghai #restaurant #foodie #food #urbanexplorer

Explore Shanghai's Hidden Green Spaces Recommended hidden spot in Shanghai, located at the intersection of Yan'an West Road and Zhongde Bridge Road in Changning District. There's an obscure public green space on Zhongde Bridge Road, across from Li Ning Culture Plaza, Liu Haisu Art Museum and Haisu Green Space. It's truly a hidden gem compared to the more popular Haisu Green Space, but it's worth a visit and perfect for taking photos while you're in the area.

Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hyatt Centric Hotel Shanghai Zhongshan Park Cao Yue Shangyue Hotel 🍎Location: 1555 Dingxi Road, Changning District, Shanghai, 200050, China, Changning District, Shanghai, China 🍎Local Address: No. 1555 Dingxi Road A sparkling new 5-star hotel that opened in 2024. 🍎The night view of the Oriental Pearl Tower was so beautiful that I was sad to fall asleep or go out at night. 🍎And the room was really spacious! ♥️Right in front of the subway station (500m from Zhongshan Park Station), It is located in the city center where you can easily take a taxi to any tourist attraction. I think I was able to get to most of it in 10-15 minutes. 🍎The automatic opening of the first floor entrance door was also really cool, and the overall interior was luxurious and pretty. 🍎There was no cigarette smell at all in the room, and the room condition was very good. 🍎There is a gym and a swimming pool, but I couldn't use them, which was a shame. 🍎Cost: 200,000 won~ I was so happy to have booked a place like this at this price. #ChinaTravelMoment #TravelPlan #ShanghaiTravel #ShanghaiHotel #ShanghaiHotelRecommendation #shanghai #shanghaitrip #shanghaihotel #hotelrecommendation

The Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Institute Art Museum has a very nice double exhibition - an exhibition of works by artist Lin Sen, and an exhibition of works by three artists, Shen Ye, Han Zijian, and Yang Mushi. [One] Artist Lin Sen’s solo exhibition - Meeting on the Road, is located in the exhibition hall on the 2nd floor. The exhibits use new sculptural materials and freer forms of expression, making them quite avant-garde. (Figure 1-10) [Two] 3 artists’ exhibition - Reconstruction of Competition, located in the exhibition hall on the first floor. The three artists chose three most common ball sports in sports competitions - tennis, basketball and table tennis - to create their works. (Figure 11-20) 📍Detailed address: No. 111, Jinzhu Road, Changning District, Shanghai Oil Painting and Sculpture Academy Art Museum. 🕙Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00-16:00. Both art exhibitions will last until January 12. [HeartBeat] Free admission, no reservation required.

New decorations on Yuyuan Road, Changning District The century-old Yuyuan Road is a blend of history and fashion. Recently, new decorations have been added near Anxi Road, Changning District, and the Christmas decorations are also getting more festive. Come and experience it for yourself.

If you come to Shanghai, I highly recommend staying around the Loushanguan Road Station. I don't recommend it for people who go back and forth between the tourist spots and the hotel, but I recommend it for people who want to see the local life. So what's good about it? 1. Convenient transportation. Subway Line 2 can go to both Hongqiao Airport and Pudong Airport, but Hongqiao✈️ is close. Line 2 runs early, so it's easy to get to the next station, Zhongshan Park Station, and Jing'an Temple, Nanjing Road, and the Bund in the city center. If you're familiar with the area, I recommend the bus, which has many routes and can take you to many places. 2. Convenient shopping. It's convenient for buying small foods and daily necessities. It's also recommended for people who want to go out in the morning to drink coffee☕️ and experience eating with local people. There are food courts and clothing stores near the station. There is also a Japanese supermarket called apita, which is convenient for travelers and allows you to see the local life. 3. It's safe and there are many restaurants nearby. When you're done sightseeing, why not come back and have a meal? There aren't many restaurants listed in the guidebook, but there are some that are open even late at night, and since it's an area where many Japanese people live, there are also Japanese restaurants. It's an area with few tourists, but I think it's an area that's not too inconvenient for tourists. 📍Location: No. 900 Tianshan Road, Shanghai (near Lushanguan Road) #Shanghai #Changning District

Have you heard? This popular buffet barbecue hot pot restaurant offers a buffet + barbecue format so you can enjoy two different flavors at once! And the average price is 100 RMB, which is really good value for money in Shanghai Especially the black tripe!! All you can eat!! Boss, are you sure you won't lose money? ✨Crispy black tripe, each piece is extremely fresh, crispy and chewy at the same time, this is simply a paradise for tripe lovers, 😋you can get your money's worth just by eating the tripe, it's so satisfying ✨Milky snowflake beef, the red and white texture is as exquisite as marble, you can tell at a glance that the meat is extraordinary! 🤤The meat is fragrant, whether it's boiled or grilled, it's absolutely delicious ✨Durian beef, the first time I've tasted this flavor, it's very impressive, the sweetness of the durian + the fat of the beef, it's absolutely amazing ✨Teriyaki marinated beef steak, 🥩the steak is marinated in a special teriyaki sauce, it's incredibly delicious, the meat is tender and juicy, and the aroma is irresistible 🏕️Zan Buffet Barbecue Hot Pot (Songhong Road Dazhong City Branch) 🛵377 Songhong Road, Changning District

See an art exhibition at the mall's grand return The Youyou Center, formerly the Ramada Plaza, has undergone more than two years of upgrading and renovation and has recently made a grand return. "Hello! Jackson-Jacky co-created art exhibition. Jackson Wang, born in March 1994 in Hong Kong, China, is a Hong Kong pop singer and host. Wang Jiaer's musical works are very artistic, and he has brought his love for music and fencing to the extreme. The initiator of this art exhibition, Cong Dali, decided to create 100 paintings about Jacky out of his appreciation for Jacky himself and his musical works. During the creative process, he came into contact with many people of Jacky, felt his talent and ideas, and therefore decided to hold this art exhibition. 📍Specific address: No. 823, Changning Road, Shanghai, at the intersection of Changning Road, Dingxi Road and Yuyuan Road, opposite Zhongshan Park. ⏰Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 🎉Exhibition period August 1 - September 1, 2024 🕰 Duration of visit: About 40 minutes 🚗Transportation route: Exit 8 of Zhongshan Park Station on Metro Line 2, 3, and 4 🚎 Parking Spaces: Youyou Shopping Mall Parking Lot 🎟️Ticket related: Free and open, no reservation required

Last month, the Guanchi Better Life Space located at Room 101, Building 3, Lane 1088, Yuyuan Road, Changning District, Shanghai, opened to the public. This space integrates positive psychology, cutting-edge technology, digital interactive experiences, and entertainment gaming, creating a digital interactive space for a better life experience that is open to the general public. The space's inaugural exhibition is guided by the theories and research findings of positive psychology, utilizing technologies such as AI, facial recognition, expression capture, and biometric sensing. It combines fun gaming methods with highly engaging multisensory experiences, allowing visitors to participate in interactions from dimensions such as 'laugh, move, speak, comprehend, and observe.' Through immersive activities, visitors can learn about popular science knowledge in positive psychology and discover a better version of themselves. Changning District  Shanghai

Yesterday evening, as I passed by the newly completed Li-Ning Center, I was caught in a torrential downpour and quickly took shelter under the eaves, where I also captured the beautiful scenery of the building in the rain with my phone. The concept of 'Luminance Architecture' mentioned by the photography studio teacher during the class came in handy. The Li-Ning Center in Shanghai is located at the new landmark Haishu Culture Square in Changning District and is an important part of the 'Hongqiao Fashion and Creative Industry Cluster' with a construction area of about 22,000 square meters. The Li-Ning Center enjoys a prime location, seamlessly connected to Shanghai Metro Lines 3 and 4, surrounded by Yan'an Elevated Road, Inner Ring Elevated Road, and North Cross Passage, integrating culture, sports, and fashion elements. The building's exterior is also quite distinctive, and those interested might want to check it out. Changning District  Shanghai

You can easily enjoy more than 30 bottles of wine from all over the world. When did the prices in Shanghai become so high? This blac+blac restaurant located on Panyu Road is such a treasure, with various special dishes that unlock colorful and delicious flavors. Cooked and Drunk Prawns The delicious Macrobrachium rosenbergii, paired with mellow wine sauce, has a unique and classic taste. Spicy Braised Edamame A refreshing daily side dish, it is slightly spicy after seasoning, crisp and delicious. Grilled pork neck with pineapple and basil leaves The crispy pork neck is perfectly matched with the refreshing pineapple and aromatic shiso leaves. Mudslide Thin French Fries Crispy French fries, paired with black truffle sauce and ketchup, are absolutely delicious and classic. Warming beef soup The weather is cold, and there is nothing better than a bowl of warming beef soup. It is nourishing and warms the stomach, fragrant and delicious. Of course, the most eye-catching thing is the entire wall of wine in the store. The 99-yuan wine tasting makes wine lovers ecstatic. It’s really fun to taste a lot of wines that I like. The self-service wine dispenser is convenient and fast, and the screen displays the sweetness, acidity, tannin and other information of these original imported wines, which is simple and clear. The environment is comfortable and elegant, with wine glasses and bottles arranged in an orderly manner, and wine elements everywhere, full of a strong artistic atmosphere. The air is filled with the romantic aroma of wine, making people unable to help but enjoy a moment of tranquility in the pleasure of being slightly tipsy. It is definitely a treasure drinking spot hidden in the bustling city.

Tsutaya Bookstore is located in Changning District, Shanghai. It is about a 15-minute walk from Jiaotong University Station on subway lines 10 and 11. It is also conveniently located and about a 5-minute walk from the Panyu Road bus stop on BRT bus line 71 (connecting the Bund and Hongqiao areas) that runs along Yan'an West Road, which runs nearby. It has more of a photo spot atmosphere than a bookstore, and is bustling with people looking for books and taking photos. Japanese books are also sold, but there are not many varieties. There are several other cafes and Japanese restaurants on the same premises, so it seems like a good place to stroll around or have a coffee break. #ChinaTourism #ChinaTrip #China #Shanghai #ShanghaiTourism #ShanghaiTrip #ShanghaiLife #TsutayaBookstore

A complex building in Shanghai's Changning District. It is located in the Hongqiao area, close to the Japanese Consulate and home to many Japanese companies. The building features a distinctive curved design and a large plaza. It is also known for being the model for the restaurant in Shima Kosaku, which was used as a filming location for the Monday 9pm drama. The first to third floors are shops, and the upper floors are residences and offices. Many of the shops are aimed at Japanese people, with a variety of options including izakayas, snack bars, bars, sushi, yakiniku, okonomiyaki, soba, chanko nabe, and more, making it a place of relaxation for Japanese people living in Shanghai. Many shops are open for lunch, and the area is bustling both day and night. #ShanghaiRestaurant #ShanghaiExpat #ShanghaiTourism #ShanghaiTrip #ShanghaiLife #Shanghai #China #ChinaTrip #ChangningDistrict

Words said by a friend from there👌🏻 it was absolutely delicious 🤤😋 ! my friend had tears coming out, not because of the spicy but because it tasted like home! 🎋 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 very pretty restaurant well decorated, local dishes from Sichuan Province and those dumplings are heaven ! a must try !! It is amazing how in Shanghai we can find pretty much the flavours of whole China, you just need to dig it 🍜🍚 Restaurant Name: 六樘门川面 (Liutangmen River Noodles) Address: 长宁区新华路419号 #本地遊 #chengdu #sichuan #shanghai #localfood #foodies #restaurant #上海 #foodtips