Restaurants · Our pick in Shanghai

Polux

French·Xintiandi

Bib Gourmand (2026)

About Polux

Polux is at No. 5, Xintiandi Beili, Lane 181, Taicang Road, Huangpu. The 2026 MICHELIN Guide lists it as a Bib Gourmand, its mark for good quality, good value cooking.

Why it's on our list

  • Bib Gourmand (2026)
  • French
  • Xintiandi

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Polux before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Polux 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

  1. Xintiandi100 mWalk 1 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
  2. Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
  3. Yu Garden1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
  4. The Bund2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  5. Jing’an Temple2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
  6. Oriental Pearl TV Tower3.2 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  7. Shanghai Tower3.2 kmWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  8. Wukang Mansion4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  9. West Bund Museum6.0 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 19 min
  10. Shanghai Museum East6.2 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 20 min

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