Huaihai Commercial Street
Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Description:
Huaihai Commercial Street is 6 kilometers of business centers, retail space and modern warehouse complexes.
The street was founded in the early twentieth century, but began to develop widely only in 1949.
Huaihai is sometimes referred to as China’s Champs-Elysees, with more than 400 shops, restaurants and offices. This place is very popular among shoppers and is a symbol of business in Shanghai. It also houses the offices and headquarters of many multinational corporations.
In addition, there are cultural attractions on Huaihai Street - the former residence of the famous Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen, the building of the First National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party and mansions built during the French concession.