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Tianzifang

A place to shop in Dapuqiao, Shanghai, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Tianzifang in Dapuqiao, Shanghai
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Why go

Maze of shikumen lane houses filled with small shops and studios.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Shanghai, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Shanghai Museum, 2.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Shopping
Neighborhood
Dapuqiao
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Shanghai, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Shanghai Museum

    Bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and jade at People's Square, with a newer East branch in Pudong.

    Sight · 2.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Former French Concession

    Plane-tree streets of villas, boutiques and cafes, centered on Wukang and Anfu roads.

    Activity · 2.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Jia Jia Tang Bao

    Plain local shop making xiaolongbao soup dumplings to order.

    Food · 2.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Yu Garden

    Ming dynasty classical garden of rockeries, ponds and pavilions in the old city.

    Sight · 3.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Yang's Fried Dumplings

    Local chain known for shengjian bao, pan-fried pork buns with crisp bottoms.

    Food · 3.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Long Bar at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai

    Restored bar of the 1911 Shanghai Club on the Bund, known for its long counter.

    Drinks · 3.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Tianzifang is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Shanghai

Tianzifang is our only shopping pick in Shanghai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Shanghai guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Shanghai run from 8°C in January to 32°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Tianzifang itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Shanghai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Shanghai weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Tianzifang, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
210弄 Tai Kang Lu, Huang Pu Qu, China, 200023
Coordinates
31.20881, 121.46890
Destination
Shanghai, China

Tianzifang: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tianzifang?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Tianzifang. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Tianzifang?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Where is Tianzifang?

Tianzifang is at 210弄 Tai Kang Lu, Huang Pu Qu, China, 200023, in Dapuqiao. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tianzifang?

Tianzifang appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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