The Shanghai Service Consumption Promotion Council unveiled on Nov 6 Shanghai's event highlights for the fourth quarter of 2024 along with a guide to Shanghai's service consumption scenes for 2024. Below are some of the featured locations in the new guide:

1. Wukang Road-Anfu Road: Located in the Hengshan Road-Fuxing Road Historical and Cultural Block, this 1.5-kilometer stretch is renowned as a "World Residential Architecture Expo Block", and is a vital part of Shanghai's urban heritage.

Location: Wukang Road-Anfu Road

2. Columbia Circle: A revitalized historic site featuring a preserved mosaic-tiled pool, along with cedar and fern landscaping. With numerous brand stores, it has become a popular nostalgic spot and social media landmark.

Location: No 1262 West Yan'an Road

3. No 8 Hengshan Road: A cultural and creative park located in the heart of Shanghai's largest protected historic area - Hengshan Road-Fuxing Road Historical and Cultural Block. Highlights include Joye & Sam, which offers an impressive wine collection, earning it the reputation of a "wine museum", and Mozzarella e Vino, a must-visit for cheese lovers. New York's favorite "il laboratorio del gelato" also has a spot here, known for its exceptional gelato.

Location: No 8 Hengshan Road

4. Creater Space (Hongji): This creative park combines culture, entertainment, and retail, hosting an array of public city events. From outdoor concerts and artist residencies to local markets, there is something for all.

Location: No 1107 Yuyuan Road

5. Shuzhangli Block: A trendy new area, which is the former residence of Robert Ho Tung (1862-1956), with open views and striking white geometric architecture. It features cozy coffee spots like Spot Table and the treehouse-style inspired Lumos greenhouse.

Location: No 457 North Shanxi Road

6. Chiang Mai Street: A Thailand-inspired area with specialty cafes, restaurants, and a photogenic pool.

Location: No 1221 West Yan'an Road

7. Zhangyuan: With a 140-year history, Zhangyuan is the largest, best-preserved, and most architecturally diverse Shikumen complex, showcasing Shanghai's traditional architectural styles. It embodies the city's cultural roots and charm and hosts many luxury brands.

Location: No 588 Weihai Road

8. Tangwu 272: A new mini Japanese-style block featuring traditional Japanese shops like Gelato Nishiogi, the toast brunch cafe Honey N Clover, and the family kitchen Le Riz.

Location: Wuxing Road

9. Gentle Monster Haus Nowhere: This high-profile retail space on Middle Huaihai Road, created by the luxury eyewear brand Gentle Monster, spans four floors and covers about 3,350 square meters. It showcases a variety of art exhibitions and installations.

Location: No 798-802 Middle Huaihai Road

10. Bailian ZX VR Zone: A hot spot operated by Bandai Namco, one of the world's leading entertainment companies. It's the only one of its kind in China, with thrilling themes like New Century Evangelion, Mario Kart, Gundam, Godzilla, and more.

Location: No 340-372 East Nanjing Road

11. Hado Arena: The global flagship store of Hado Arena brings cutting-edge AR sports to Shanghai, covering over 2,000 square meters at the Land Mark Center. It offers top-notch AR sports facilities and immersive experiences for players and spectators from around the world.

Location: Land Mark Center

12. S-instant XR Experience Store: Three locations that seamlessly blend technology, culture, and entertainment, setting the trend for immersive entertainment in Shanghai.

Locations: North Bund Guoke Center, City Hotel Shanghai, and Shanghai Fashion Center

13. Gate M West Bund Dream Center: A large-scale urban renewal project that combines music, art, roller skating, and performances in a dynamic waterfront space. The center is divided into five zones – one for performance culture, one for sustainable fashion, a creative hub, leisure spaces, and an outdoor urban area, along with a variety of dining, retail, and entertainment options.

Location: No 2266 Longteng Avenue

14. Qianjiatan Limited-Time Pedestrian Street: This pedestrian street blends shopping lanes with city streets and features 17 brands. It's also home to Shanghai's first Kimpton Hotel, which has the city's first rooftop infinity pool. The Le Salon Chole bar offers great sunset views and a perfect spot to overlook the Huangpu River – ideal for photos and sightseeing.

Location: Qiantan Avenue-Yaolong Road

15. Panlong Tiandi: Covering 50,000 square meters of open space, 230,000 square meters of green land, and 3 kilometers of natural waterways, Panlong Tiandi mixes water-town charm, art, culture, and leisure. It's a place where visitors can explore 180 unique brands in a park-like setting.

Location: No 8 Lane 123, Panding Road

16. Twin Hills: Located in the southern part of Shanghai Expo Cultural Park, these man-made peaks are the only ones in the city. From the viewing platform, you can enjoy panoramic views of the central lake, Eleven-Hole Bridge, and Lupu Bridge in the distance. At the base, there's also the Fantastic Mushroom Play Park, a themed children's park.

Location: No 555 Tongyao Road, Pudong New Area

17. Shanghai Astronomy Museum: As the world's largest astronomy museum, it includes three main areas with four advanced astronomical observation and planetarium systems, offering visitors a chance to explore the universe in a truly immersive way.

Location: No 380 Lingang Avenue, Pudong New Area

Sources: Shanghai Observer, Official WeChat account of the Shanghai Service Consumption Promotion Council