Jing'an district, located in the heart of Shanghai, is a bustling area filled with rich history and culture. It is also home to some hidden gems that offer a different perspective of the city. If you are looking for a relaxing way to explore the city, you can try this leisurely route in Jing'an district, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, do a bit of shopping, and try some barbecue.

Estimated distance: 2.8 kilometers

1. Starting point: Nana Coffee

Address: No 177-2 Laohutai Road

Nana Coffee is a cozy, casual coffee shop. [Photo provided to International Services Shanghai]

The route begins at Nana Coffee, a cozy, casual coffee shop tucked away next to a vegetable market. The coffee shop ranks second in the service list of coffee shops in the Daning area on Dianping, a popular review platform. The baristas are attentive and the coffee is rich and flavorful, making it a perfect place to start the day.

2. Walk 1.4 kilometers to La Martina

Address: L2, Jiuguang Center, No 2188 Gonghexin Road

La Martina is a leading Argentine polo sportswear brand. [Photo provided to International Services Shanghai]

Next, the route leads to La Martina's first store in China. La Martina is a leading polo sportswear brand from Argentina, located on the second floor of the Shanghai Jiuguang Center. The brand is the designated supplier of the Argentine Polo Association and its products range from polo shirts, bags, and T-shirts to saddles, boots, helmets, and other professional equipment. Each item is carefully designed and iterated over time.

3. Walk 1.4 kilometers to The Story of Chuaner experience store

Address: 201, Buiding C, Daning Music Plaza, No 777 Wanrong Road

The Story of Chuaner experience store is a popular late-night snack shop. [Photo provided to International Services Shanghai]

The last stop of the route is The Story of Chuaner experience store, a retro-style barbecue restaurant that became popular because of the documentary of the same name. The restaurant recreates the scenes of the smoky barbecue stalls in the documentary, surrounded by the aroma of food and shouts from the vendors.

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