Shanghai City Layout

The city now includes 16 districts, which can be divided into 4 parts:
 7 Central Areas: Huangpu, Jing’an, Xuhui, Changning, Yangpu, Hongkou, Putuo
 1 Semi urban & Semi suburb: Pudong New Area
 3 Suburban Areas: Minghang, Baoshan, Jiading
 5 Remote Suburbs: Songjiang, Jinshan, Qingpu, Fengxian, Chongming
 

The Bund in Huangpu District, also called East Zhongshan 1st Road, is located in the west bank of Huangpu River. As an important symbol of the city, it owns 52 buildings in different architectural styles. When night comes and neon lights on, the Bund provides the most beautiful scene of Huangpu River, Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower and World Financial Center. Taking a Huangpu River cruise is the best way to enjoy the modern style of new Shanghai. Besides, the Sightseeing Tunnel connecting the Bund and Oriental Pearl Tower is worth a try!
 As one of the landmarks, People’s Square in Huangpu District covers an area of 140,000 square meters (170,000 square yards). Known as ‘Urban Green Lung’, it’s surrounded by many famous attractions nearby: Madame Tussauds Shanghai in the north, Urban Planning Exhibition Hall in the northeast, Shanghai Grand Theatre in the northeast, and Shanghai Museum in the south. The popular Hong Kong Shopping Center is in the underground passage of the square. Visitors can find all kinds of stuffs there like clothes, jewelry, gifts and snacks. People’s Square can be easily accessed by public transportation Metro Line 1, Metro Line 2 and Metro Line 8.

Nanjing Road

The Bund

 These two in Huangpu District are the two most famous shopping streets according to Shanghai city layout. The known Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street provides many things like clothes, gifts, local snacks, and Chinese handcrafts. As for Huaihai Road, it normally refers to 2,200-meter-long Middle Huaihai Road Commercial Street, which is the section from South Shaanxi Road to South Nanjing Road. Along the street, there are some branded shopping centers like K11, IAPM Mall and Parkson.
 Lujiazui in Pudong New Area, facing the Bund in the other side of Huangpu River, is one of the most renowned financial centers in China, covering many headquarters of multi-national banks. The highest building in China, Shanghai Tower, with the height of 632m (2,073 feet) is also located here. Besides, the 492-meter-high (1,614 feet) Shanghai World Financial Center in Lujiazui is the highest flat-roof building in the world. As an important business area, it also owns grand shopping centers like Super Brand Mall and IFC Mall; for sightseeing, Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower and Ocean Aquarium are suggested.
 As one of downtown landmarks in Shanghai layout, the Old Street in Huangpu District preserves the old banks, jewelry stores, tea houses and drama stages in the city. The street is divided into two sections by Guanyi Street: the east section keeps residential characteristics of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China; while the west section imitates local residences in Ming and Qing dynasties. Many time-honored shops are still open in this area like Tonghanchun Medicine Store, Old Shanghai Tea House, Chunfeng Deyi Tea House, Wuliangcai Glasses and Deshun Restaurant.

The Old City God Temple is near the Old Street, and this area has developed as a popular shopping place for souvenirs and small wares. The shopping area near the temple and Yuyuan Garden mainly provides local snacks like Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Bun, stinky tofu, and Crab-Yellow Pastry. Every Lantern Festival, there is a temple fair near the temple. Visitors can not only buy some snacks and handcrafts but also enjoy many folk performances.

Lujiazui Financial and Trade Zone

Yuyuan Garden Area

 Former French Concession, stretching across Huangpu District and Xuhui District, is full of western style houses. When autumn comes, the phoenix tree leaves become the best decoration of these architectures. Many historical and cultural relics are standing in this area, like Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen, Sinan Mansions, and Former Residence of Chow En-Lais. Besides, an art area, Tianzifang is also located in the French concession. Young people can enjoy themselves in the bars, cafes, crafts shops and boutiques providing here.
 Shanghai city layout indicates that Xujiahui Shopping Area in Xuhui District extends to Wanping Road in the east, Yishan Road in the west, and stretches to Guangyuan Road in the north and Linglin Road in the south. It owns many grand shopping malls like Grand Gateway 66, Orient Shopping Center, Pacific Department Store, Huijin Department Store, and Metro City, providing luxuries, middle-high class clothes and foods. Among all kinds of commodities, digital products selling in this area are the most popular ones among customers.
 Shanghai city layout of the suburb tells about the Disneyland Park in Pudong New Area, which is the first one in China. In this theme park, tourists can enjoy the largest Disney castle, the largest Disney parade and the first Pirate-themed Park in the world. Form People’s Square, visitors can take the metro to the park within 1 hour.
 Nearly all the roads in the city was named regularly. The north-south roads were named after Chinese provinces, and east-west ones named after Chinese cities. The north-south roads include Xizang Road, Henan Road and Guangxi Road; while the east-west ones include Nanjing Road, Fuzhou Road and Yan’an Road. The only exception is east-west Guangdong Road named after Guangdong province. The roads’ names in Chinese are arranged as: province / city name + direction + number + road.
For example, East Zhongshan 1st Road, in Chinese pinyin, is Zhongshan (city name) + Dong (East) + Yi (1st) + Lu (Road).

The followings are Shanghai layout guide about roads in Chinese pinyin and English:

Chinese	English	Chinese	English
Dong	East	Xi	West
Nan	South	Bei	North
Zhong	Middle	-	-

 

Chinese	English	Chinese	English
Yi	1st	Liu	6th
Er	2nd	Qi	7th
San	3rd	Ba	8th
Si	4th	Jiu	9th
Wu	5th	Shi	10th

 

Chinese	English	Chinese	English
Lu	Road	Dadao	Avenue
Jie	Street	Nong	Lane