In Shanghai's Xuhui district, three shopping destinations offer unique experiences, from pet-friendly outdoor spaces and smart technology to relaxed dining areas.

FFC

Opened on Aug 12 in the Xuhui Riverside area, FFC is a new shopping destination designed for animal lovers. It features dedicated spaces for visitors with pets, while its open-air design connects sunken courtyards with rooftop areas. Pet-friendly elevators make it easy to take furry companions from the B1 sunken plaza to the rooftop garden.

At PetMix Pet Park in the sunken plaza, visitors can choose outfits and bow-tie collars for their pets or have personalized three-dimensional fridge magnets made from photos of their beloved companions.

Note: Pet-friendly services are currently available only in outdoor public areas, subject to the shopping center's rules.

• Address: No 2 Ruining Road, Xuhui district
• Transportation: About a 500-meter walk from Damuqiao Road Station on metro lines 4 and 12

Caohejing M+ commercial center

Located next to Best Young AI Innovation Town, the Caohejing M+ commercial center combines retail with cutting-edge technology, offering visitors an engaging, modern shopping environment.

The 50,000-square-meter center features autonomous cleaning and food-delivery robots, along with engaging activities such as virtual reality skiing and 3D printing.

Among its stores is MaxLess, the first concept store dedicated to MaxLess 4.0 smart glasses. The glasses boast advanced features including hands-free audio recording, first-person video recording, and real-time translation in more than 80 languages.

• Address: At the intersection of Yangqi Road and Laohumin Road, Xuhui district
• Transportation: Directly above Zhumei Road Station on Metro Line 15

ITC Mall

ITC Mall has been expanding its offerings, with new stores and restaurants opening throughout the year. Its 370-meter-tall tower is a prominent feature of the Xujiahui skyline.

One of the mall's notable features is its many outdoor seating areas, where visitors can take a break from shopping, enjoy a leisurely drink, or savor a meal in a relaxed, open-air environment.

Dining options include Vietmiam, making its Shanghai debut in a space inspired by cafes in old Vietnamese neighborhoods. Spanish restaurant Pintxos draws on the look of a traditional Valencia courtyard, while Gilligan's combines Italian cuisine with a relaxed American bistro-style setting.

• Address: No 283 Hongqiao Road, Xuhui district
• Transportation: Xujiahui Station on metro lines 1, 9, and 11

Sources: WeChat account of the Xuhui district government and the venues mentioned above