Discover five distinctive shops and creative spaces along Julu, Fumin, and Changle roads, from independent boutiques and cozy cafes to designer stores.

Hitable

Start your walk at Hitable, a small homeware shop featuring a selection of handcrafted ceramics. Its warm, understated interior is adorned with cups, plates, and vases, including pieces from international brands and the shop's original designs. Despite its location on Fumin Road, the shop maintains accessible pricing, with many cups and plates available for just a few dozen yuan.

Address: No 241 Fumin Road

Polo

A short walk toward Changle Road leads you to Polo, a red-brick Western-style garden house exuding a distinctive vintage character. Formerly the legendary Polo Restaurant, known for its Shanghai cuisine, the historic building has retained its original architecture. Today, it houses a mix of fashion boutiques, vintage stores, art exhibitions, and cafes.

On the first floor, Times Remake Vintage specializes in American-style vintage clothing, while One Gallery Cave, in Building A, Room 104, offers a curated selection of archival fashion pieces and Chrome Hearts items. The second floor is a dynamic space that hosts occasional pop-up art exhibitions and displays of original homeware and lifestyle products.

The courtyard is home to Bon Coffee, offering visitors a chance to enjoy a coffee break under the trees. Near the entrance, at No 271A Fumin Road, Bazinga Coffee occupies less than four square meters and serves specialty and hand-brewed coffee.

Address: No 271 Fumin Road

Brooks Brothers × Peanuts pop-up

Continuing along Julu Road, the Brooks Brothers × Peanuts pop-up features a vintage train theme, with Snoopy and Woodstock appearing throughout the space.

The collection marks Brooks Brothers' first Peanuts collaboration for the Chinese market. It features classic pieces such as herringbone blazers, Oxford shirts, and Fair Isle knitwear, each with playful details inspired by Snoopy and Woodstock, including embroidered motifs and subtle jacquard patterns. Visitors can also explore the brand's history, participate in hands-on activities at the craft workshop, and unwind at the coffee corner.

The pop-up is open daily from 10 am to 9 pm through Nov 15.

Address: No 758 Julu Road

Plusone Coffee

Just a few steps from the pop-up, Plusone Coffee is one of the filming locations for the Shanghai-set movie B for Busy. Nestled in Guanghua Lane, the cafe sits in the area where Hu Die (Butterfly Wu), one of China's best-known film stars of the 1920s and 1930s, once lived. She was named China's "Movie Queen" in 1933.

In early 2025, the Julu Road location drew considerable attention with the introduction of a unique coffee garden, a collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami.

Address: No 794 Julu Road

Labelhood House

End your walk at Labelhood House, a creative space dedicated to Chinese fashion, crafts, and culture, featuring independent designer collections, handcrafted objects, and pop-up events.

The first floor of Labelhood House exudes the warmth and comfort of a thoughtfully furnished living room. It features ceramics from Jingdezhen, alongside canvas bags, scented candles, and other lifestyle items. Upstairs, visitors can explore clothing and accessories by Chinese designers.

Founded in Shanghai, Labelhood has played a pivotal role in nurturing more than 400 homegrown designer brands over the past decade, helping emerging labels reach audiences in China and beyond.

Address: No 796 Julu Road

Sources: WeChat account of Jing'an district government and the stores mentioned above