Jing’an
Jing’an and West Nanjing Road: the back story
The back story
About Jing’an and West Nanjing Road: the back story
Jing’an is Shanghai’s smart shopping quarter, centred on West Nanjing Road, with Plaza 66, HKRI Taikoo Hui and Shanghai Centre, the golden roofs of Jing’an Temple and the restored lanes of Zhangyuan.
Shopping
Plaza 66, HKRI Taikoo Hui and Shanghai Centre line West Nanjing Road.
Temples and lanes
Visit Jing’an Temple, then explore the shikumen lanes of Zhangyuan.
Zhangyuan is the city’s largest and best-preserved shikumen complex.
Eating
Tou Zao (two stars) and Sole (one star) are in Shanghai Centre; The House of Rong holds two stars on Nanyang Road.
Our advice: combine shopping on West Nanjing Road with lunch at a Cantonese starred restaurant.
Why it's on our list
- Shopping
- Temples and lanes
- Eating
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Jing’an and West Nanjing Road: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Jing’an and West Nanjing Road: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Jing’an Temple500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Wukang Mansion2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Xintiandi2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Yu Garden4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
- The Bund4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Oriental Pearl TV Tower5.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Shanghai Tower5.6 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 18 min
- West Bund Museum6.8 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Shanghai Museum East8.9 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 26 min