A mere stroll of 174 meters may take just a few minutes, but within this short distance lies so many trendy shops of different styles that there are always fashionistas lining up. Here is a glimpse of a few of the shops that can be found on this iconic street.

Haus Nowhere Shanghai

This four-floor shop gathers many modern brands that offer only the best in both art and fashion. The first floor holds Nudake, Jentle Salon and Tamburins, each featuring innovative art installations, including a croissant gym and a unicorn wearing hair clips. The highlight of the second floor is two giant robotic faces that mimic the micro expression of real humans, instantly bringing visitors into the world of science fiction.

The robotic faces in Gentle Monster. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaitourism]

Address: No 798-812 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu district

L'ÉCOLE

L'ÉCOLE, which means "the school" in French, is located in a neoclassical villa built about a century ago. Combining Eastern and Western styles, the garden of L'ÉCOLE offers visitors a unique place to relax. In L'ÉCOLE, visitors have the chance to appreciate exquisite jewelry at the

Garden of Emeralds: Discover the Gemstones

exhibition, which is ongoing until Oct 7.

Address: No 796 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu district

An exhibit at the emerald exhibition in L'ÉCOLE on Middle Huaihai Road. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaitourism]

H22

H22 has been a popular vintage store that has been around since the early 1920s. Its retro interior and eclectic offerings create a unique atmosphere for shoppers. The glass architecture on the second floor allows visitors to appreciate the phoenix trees that line the streets, and the store also hosts art exhibitions here from time to time.

Address: No 766 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu district

The vintage style of H22. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaitourism]

niko and…

If you want to go shopping, drink coffee and have a meal all in one place, you might want to visit niko and…The products of this shop are so trendy that few people can resist the urge to buy them. Surrounded by industrial decor, such as red bricks and dark steel, visitors cannot help but feel invigorated.

Address: No 775 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu district

An exterior of niko and… on Middle Huaihai Road. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaitourism]

Jinchen Hotel

It would be a shame to visit Middle Huaihai Road without trying some delicious food. Not far from niko and… is the grand Jinchen Hotel, where both its cuisine and architecture integrate French style with Shanghai traditions. In the hotel, the pork moon cakes, Shanghai ice cream and sesame balls filled with shepherd's purse are not to be missed. Despite the fast pace of the city, one can still find an anchor in food with traditional Shanghai flavor.

Address: No 795 Middle Huaihai Road, Huangpu district

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