Style on the French Concession
Plan My Trip →Huaihai Road is Shanghai's most elegant shopping street — a tree-lined avenue through the former French Concession, home to boutiques, department stores, and chic cafĂ©s. It's where style-conscious Shanghai shops.
Huaihai Road (formerly Avenue Joffre) runs through the former French Concession, lined with plane trees and elegant buildings. It's widely considered Shanghai's most fashionable shopping street.
The avenue hosts upscale department stores, international brand boutiques, and designer shops. Unlike the touristy Nanjing Road, Huaihai offers a more refined, sophisticated shopping experience.
Huaihai is famous for its cafés, bakeries, and restaurants — from historic coffee houses to modern brunch spots. It's a perfect place to rest and people-watch between shops.
The street retains much of its French Concession charm — art-deco and European-style buildings, tree-shaded sidewalks, and quiet side streets with boutique shops and galleries.
Huaihai connects the former French Concession's best areas — Xintiandi, Tianzifang, and the tree-lined lanes of the concession. Combine shopping with exploring these atmospheric neighborhoods.
Huaihai Road is served by metro Lines 1, 10, and 12 (various stations along the route). It's an easy stroll from Xintiandi and the former concession.