Puxi

Shanghai, China

Modern district with skyscrapers, shopping, and international dining

Places in Puxi

TING by Frederic Jaros Pastry-inspired fine dining with fun, inventive menu drawing from childhood memories

Best time to visit: October-November, March-April for comfortable weather and clearer air
Getting around: Efficient metro system; taxis abundant; walking in Puxi district; Huangpu River crossings
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY). Mobile payments (WeChat Pay, Alipay) dominate—carry cash as backup for foreign card issues.
Language: Mandarin Chinese. English limited outside hotels and tourist areas. Download translation apps.
Timezone: China Standard Time (CST), UTC+8
Current trends: Elevated Chinese regional cuisine; fusion with Western techniques; nostalgic Shanghai dishes reimagined; sustainability initiatives; molecular gastronomy adoption

French Concession — Tree-lined avenues, 1920s villas, and Shanghai's best cafés and bars. The city's most walkable and atmospheric area.
The Bund & Huangpu — Colonial grandeur meets modern luxury along the iconic waterfront. The city's most prestigious address.
Jing'an — Luxury malls, excellent dining, and the ancient Jing'an Temple. The most convenient base for exploring.
Huangpu (Pudong) — Historic bund area and cultural quarter with traditional restaurants