Tourists and locals are coming to Xintiandi for shopping and dining. The spot is considered luxury were fancy brands boutiques and finest international and Chinese restaurants, lounges and cafes are located within this area. Area get very crowded in the weekends

Xintiandi is located within the The French Concession territory. Here is some extra history information if you are interested:

During the 19th century, foreign colonies of French, British and American have been created nearby the old town of Shanghai. The settlement of french was established in 1849 and ended after the WWII in 1946. . . The identity of french architecture and lifestyle can be clearly seen on the building and roads of this district. The french concession main road are famous with its trees decorating the side of the roads. Just behind those road, you can enjoy walking through the narrow alleys and explore more. . . The french concession district is very huge, where you can find a various number of destinations to enjoy including parks, malls, restaurants and cafes. Due to the time limitation, we has a chance to visit two of the most attractions within the french concession including Xintiandi and Tianzifang