Tian Zi Fang, Shanghai: Address, Phone Number, Tian Zi Fang Reviews: 4/5
Tian Zi Fang
Tian Zi Fang
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Address
Neighborhood: Luwan
How to get there
- Dapuqiao • 3 min walk
- Madang Road • 10 min walk
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Restaurants
5,163 within 3 miles

ANDALUS moroccan cuisine & lounge bar
66
115 ft$$ - $$$ • Moroccan • Middle Eastern • Vegan Options

New York Style Steak and Burger
153
243 ft$$ - $$$ • American • Steakhouse

Haidilao Hot Pot Dian (Da Pu Road)
45
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Asian

Dan
24
133 ft$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Cafe • Asian

The Plump Oyster
18
373 ftSeafood

RANGOLI
31
315 ft$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly

Lapis Thai (Tianzifang)
49
60 ft$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly

Tairyo Teppanyaki
18
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Vegetarian Friendly

East Eatery
12
160 ft$$ - $$$ • Chinese • International • Asian

Tian La Lv SeShiShang Restaurant
13
0.2 miChinese • Szechuan
Attractions
683 within 6 miles

Taikang Road
192
166 ftNeighborhoods

Liuli China Museum
22
487 ftSpeciality Museums

Nancy’s Gallery
2
251 ftArt Galleries
ZhiChengFang
1
210 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Tianzifang
1
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

Magnolia Theater
15
0.2 miTheaters

No.8 Bridge
1
0.2 miArchitectural Buildings • Civic Centres

the 8th Bridge Buildings
3
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Fuxing Park
565
0.6 miParks

The Bund (Wai Tan)
19,491
2.6 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
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Andylkj
Singapore, Singapore69 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
Recommended place for an afternoon. Nice small streets with small shops lining both sides. Little streets to turn into that you can explore. Little bars that you can hop in for a drink or cafes for tea and coffee.
Cool Knick knacks that can be picked up at affordable prices though it can get busy at times.
The small streets may not be the easiest to roll a pram so young families beware
Cool Knick knacks that can be picked up at affordable prices though it can get busy at times.
The small streets may not be the easiest to roll a pram so young families beware
Written July 24, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Kayjayell
Wicklow, Ireland385 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
If you saw most of the touristy items for sale in any other part of the world you probably wouldn’t buy them but while here we did as that was what we were here for!!
Tiny laneways with small craft shops, food counters and souvenir shops. This is 20 mts from the metro so easy to get to and great to stroll around. Whatever you want make sure you haggle for it as it is worth the effort. Leather and Cashmere shops display prices so these are fixed price but try haggling everywhere else.
This is spread over a few blocks so give yourself time to have a good look around.
Plenty of food counters but we didn’t try any but if it looks good to you give it a go!
Tiny laneways with small craft shops, food counters and souvenir shops. This is 20 mts from the metro so easy to get to and great to stroll around. Whatever you want make sure you haggle for it as it is worth the effort. Leather and Cashmere shops display prices so these are fixed price but try haggling everywhere else.
This is spread over a few blocks so give yourself time to have a good look around.
Plenty of food counters but we didn’t try any but if it looks good to you give it a go!
Written January 7, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Darren M
Perth, Australia154 contributions
Aug 2019
We visited at night time to fill in a few hours and have some dinner. It was nice just top wander around the alley ways, not knowing what was around the next corner. We ate at Bohemia Cafe and Bar and were very disappointed with both service and the food. Was a little difficult getting a cab at the end of the night, but still a nice spot to visit
Written June 30, 2020
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SLE811
104 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Most people recommend Xintiandi and Tianzifang as Shanghai attractions. If time only permit you to go one place only, I would prefer Tianzifang. It is narrow, crowded and more lively. Lots of street food and nice souvenirs.
Written January 25, 2020
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Jo-Ann
Washington15,418 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
I LOVED this area of Shanghai. Full of excitement. I get to make my own lipstick. You can have your cheongsam/qipao custom made here. Plenty of interesting shops and cafes. The little lanes all over are interesting enough to explore. Ohh and food are in abundance here too. We tried homemade potato noodles. Yum!
Written October 23, 2019
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Leesah65
Singapore, Singapore117 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
I had been to Tian Zi Fang a few times but not in the past few years.
I was glad to find the place retaining its charm.
Other than the bustling atmosphere of old lanes, this is also a good shopping place. The variety of boutiques, art and craft shops, local food stores and restaurants is quite dazzling.
I think everyone can find something here to remind one of old Shanghai. For the not so romantic, there is enough modern ware to keep one interested.
To really appreciate Tian Zi Fang, one should allow at least 4-5 hours, with time for a meal.
I was glad to find the place retaining its charm.
Other than the bustling atmosphere of old lanes, this is also a good shopping place. The variety of boutiques, art and craft shops, local food stores and restaurants is quite dazzling.
I think everyone can find something here to remind one of old Shanghai. For the not so romantic, there is enough modern ware to keep one interested.
To really appreciate Tian Zi Fang, one should allow at least 4-5 hours, with time for a meal.
Written November 14, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Brett
Papamoa, New Zealand1,881 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
Tianzifang is a very hip little ghetto/enclave of extremely narrow and overbuilt alleys and and 19th century houses that has been gentrified into a small maze of curio, collectible and art/designer boutiques, hole-in-the-wall bars, and ethnic restaurants and cafes. It makes a very relaxed evening browsing, drinking and eating. The great thing about Tianzifang is that people still live here, and the majority of traditional shikumen style buildings have been renovated and rejunvenated, rather than flattened and completely rebuilt like so many other newly traditional tourist areas in urban China. It currently comprises of about 4 main cross lanes, but is obviously being expanded dramatically so will only get bigger and better. Many of the small bars have narrow wooden stairways in their rear, that lead up to delightful restaurants and dining spaces on multiple upper levels. There are Chinese restaurants in Tianzifang, but there are also India, Thai, and other ethnic eateries, and plenty of very hip wine bars and lounges. Look for the opium den styled Tai Thai restaurant, the extremely quirky and much larger than expected Teddy Bear Family Restaurant. Tianzifang is very easy to access, with its main entrance directly across the road from Exit 1 of Dapuqiao Metro station (Line 9) in the French Concession.
Written March 19, 2014
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ctm7944
Phoenix, AZ12,373 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Take Metro line 9 get off at Dapuqiao (Exit 1). Tian Zi Fang entrance is directly across the street. We went on a weekday morning, so it was not crowded.
This part of old Shanghai is similiar to Beijing "hutongs". The alleyways are narrow & the residents live on top of the establishments (shops, restaurants etc.), so you will see the laundry hanging out the window. There are also local produce & meat markets to check out.
This part of old Shanghai is similiar to Beijing "hutongs". The alleyways are narrow & the residents live on top of the establishments (shops, restaurants etc.), so you will see the laundry hanging out the window. There are also local produce & meat markets to check out.
Written November 29, 2013
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Irina K
Blagoveschensk832 contributions
Feb 2012 • Friends
Nice place for shopping and leisure, lots of boutiques, souvenirs, great tea stores. There’re amazing pieces, like double scarves – silk on one side, cashmere on the second, handmade embroidery, different patterns on both sides, and trimmed with fur! Each pattern is unique. It looks like a piece of art and the price is corresponding, more than four thousand Chinese Yuan.
Written March 29, 2012
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disgrun
London, UK155 contributions
Sep 2011 • Friends
If you've been in China for a while, this is the kind of place you'll probably be avoiding. If you haven't been to China before, or are just passing through, then this place is worth it.
Tian Zi Fang is cute, and some of the buildings are actually old as well as looking old. It has a good atmosphere because of all the little lanes, shops, restaurants and teahouses. And it has some interesting arty-type shops and souvenir places. So, great for a tourist.
What's the downside? Well, consider the following:
- Authenticity: this place is a market, pure and simple. It's cuter and more sanitised than most Chinese markets, but it's essentially just a market for tourists.
- Prices: geared towards foreign tourists. Want to pay 65 RMB for a bowl of cheapo beef noodles which would cost you 12 RMB in a normal noodle shop? Come here. Want to pay 60 RMB for a drink? Come here.
- Food: this ain't the place to come if you're after great food. However, there is variety, with Thai, Italian and Japanese places as well as Chinese. Expect high prices and middling quality, however.
- Art: a lot of it is just stuff you can buy everywhere else in China, so why bother paying inflated prices here? Admittedly there are some original, e.g. photographers' shops, however.
Tian Zi Fang is cute, and some of the buildings are actually old as well as looking old. It has a good atmosphere because of all the little lanes, shops, restaurants and teahouses. And it has some interesting arty-type shops and souvenir places. So, great for a tourist.
What's the downside? Well, consider the following:
- Authenticity: this place is a market, pure and simple. It's cuter and more sanitised than most Chinese markets, but it's essentially just a market for tourists.
- Prices: geared towards foreign tourists. Want to pay 65 RMB for a bowl of cheapo beef noodles which would cost you 12 RMB in a normal noodle shop? Come here. Want to pay 60 RMB for a drink? Come here.
- Food: this ain't the place to come if you're after great food. However, there is variety, with Thai, Italian and Japanese places as well as Chinese. Expect high prices and middling quality, however.
- Art: a lot of it is just stuff you can buy everywhere else in China, so why bother paying inflated prices here? Admittedly there are some original, e.g. photographers' shops, however.
Written September 18, 2011
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Is this alley pet friendly?
dordor-Sin
Singapore, Singapore954 contributions
Yes this place is ok. There is a Cat cafe with 12 pretty cats too but this place is v pack on weekends so not advisable to bring pets. Even human also need to squeeze in the crowd.
sunmich2
Spring Lake, MI27 contributions
What time do the shops in Tian Zi Fang open?
Sebastien G
Bassenthwaite, UK115 contributions
Hello,
Usually the shops are open till 9 sometimes 10. Restaurants are open till later. But some days it closes around 8.
Travelogy510
Mumbai, India19 contributions
Till what time at night the market is open?
Eve Q
Malaysia107 contributions
Some shops open till 9 or 10pm
Frequently Asked Questions about Tian Zi Fang
- We recommend booking Tian Zi Fang tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 12 Tian Zi Fang tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Tian Zi Fang:
- A most authentic and unforgettable trip to Shanghai (From $69.34)
- Shanghai Authentic Walking Tour (From $106.50)
- Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Colonial History Tour (From $175.00)
- Private/Small-Group Best of Shanghai City Sightseeing (From $179.20)
- Shanghai Private City Day Tour by Limo (From $202.67)
- Hotels near Tian Zi Fang:
- (0.14 mi) Motel Hotel Shanghai Sinan Road
- (0.14 mi) No. 9
- (0.31 mi) Pullman Shanghai Skyway Hotel
- (0.19 mi) Joyage Business Hotel (Shanghai Luwan)
- (0.42 mi) InterContinental Shanghai Ruijin
- Restaurants near Tian Zi Fang:
- (0.00 mi) M23 Dizhonghai Restaurant
- (0.01 mi) Lapis Thai (Tianzifang)
- (0.01 mi) Tai Thai Cuisine
- (0.01 mi) Bell Bar
- (0.02 mi) NiuYueKe Pizza (TaiKang Road)
- Attractions near Tian Zi Fang:
- (0.03 mi) Xingmu Handicraft Tianzifang
- (0.03 mi) Taikang Road
- (0.03 mi) Rambler
- (0.06 mi) Free Tours China
- (0.10 mi) The Sanctuary (Jian Guo Road)