Tianzifang is the area retains an“organic and original” feel because the area hasn’t been markedly reconstructed in recent years.’ll see buildings, alleys and streets of the old French Quarter with later Chinese additions piled on. For many tourists and expats in Shanghai, it is a favorite place to go. Prices are high compared to other places in Shanghai since it has become a tourist attraction, but they find the Chinese residential atmosphere and the old-style buildings, narrow alleys, and less touristy atmosphere fascinating.

is called the SOHO in Shanghai, and has a nest for 29 art and design studios, 58shops and galleries, 65 antique shops and some boutiques, etc. Many coffee shops, bars, tea houses, and silk shops here are operated by an international mix of owners. They areeither in the modern lanes, castles of Spanish or British styles, or the Shikumen buildings. Restaurants here are small but offer various delicious foods from many countries, such as Thai food, New York steak and burger, grill, Japanese sushi, French goose liver, cheese hot pot.

Highlights included:
Beara Beara
Espresso 

Café Dan

Fancy Woo
Old Shanghai Cake Shop

Shanghai Woman
Sky Music Box
Tono's Cat Café
Urban Tribe
Xiang Sheng