Last year, the local residents voted Top Ten Recreational Streets in Shanghai from 20 candidate streets. These most popular streets reflect the city's historical change, featuring both modern and traditional architecture, stunning views and top malls.

1. Xintiandi (Luwan District)

Featuring Shanghai's unique shikumen architecture, the symbol of the city in the 20th century, the former residential blocks have been converted to multifunctional dining, retail, and entertainment centers.

2. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall (Huangpu District)

It is "China's No.1 Business Street", one of the "must visit" shopping centers for tourists, often crowded on weekends and holidays. It is famous for the Wing On, Shanghai No.1 Department Store and Shanghai No.1 Food Store.

3. Riverside Avenue (Pudong New Area)

Lying along the east bank of the Huangpu River, it is a great place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee in the big-name eateries, watching the ships sailing up and down the river, and appreciate the architecture on the other side.

4. Duolun Road (Hongkou District)

Although narrow and short, the street is famous for the villas where Chinese historical and cultural figures lived, including Lu Xun, Mao Dun, and Ding Ling. It now has many shops selling antiques, ceramics, and traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy.

5. Hengshan Road (Xuhui District)

Flanked by phoenix trees, this quiet road in daytime turns into a bustling spot at night, thanks to the numerous bars and restaurants offering worldwide cuisines. The diversity has led to a more sophisticated lifestyle among the city's youth.

6. Meichuan Road (Putuo District)

A new shopping center and green space, located in the city's northwest, covers 50,000 square meters, featuring teahouses, restaurants, and boutiques.

7. Zhongshan Road East 1 (Huangpu District)

Better known as "the Bund", the waterfront is regarded as one of the symbols of Shanghai and renowned for 52 buildings of different architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque, Classic, and Renaissance.

8. Fangbang Road Middle (Huangpu District)

The road (also known as "Shanghai Old Street"), near the Yuyuan Garden, was a busy street in the early 20th century with private banks, jewelry shops, and teahouses. And it is now a tourist attraction because of its architecture from the Ming and Qing dynasties selling handicrafts.

9. Qibao Old Street (Minhang District)

Located in Qibao Ancient Town, this street features the traditional style of a small town from hundreds of years ago. Visitors can tour museums showing artifacts, draws and photos of daily life.

10. North Street (Qingpu District)

One of the best-preserved ancient streets in Shanghai, this main street dominates a town (Zhujiajiao) with a history of over 1,700 years. It is a good place to appreciate long-established businesses and old bridges.