
Everything you need to know about Shipi Long
Old Town Lane · Jing'an Courtyard is nestled behind Shipi Lane, housed in a 1920s merchant residence with preserved brick carvings and courtyard layouts. Each room is themed after historical local trades—like 'Rice Shop Memory' or 'Embroidery Dream'—and hosts monthly intangible cultural heritage workshops, including paper-cutting and Suzhou embroidery, offering guests immersive hands-on experiences of old Shanghai life
The Riverside View Suite at Shanghai Bund Source · Moonlit Pavilion features elevated rooms with panoramic views overlooking Shipi Lane’s lantern-lit alleys. The private balcony includes a custom light projection system that recreates vintage oil-paper umbrellas and swaying curtains. Guests enjoy complimentary handmade xiaolongbao in-room each morning, paired with ambient street sounds from early-morning vendors for an authentic sensory journey
Xintiandi · Children's Dream Stay is the only fully accessible boutique hotel within walking distance of Shipi Lane, featuring elevators, ramps, and child-safe railings. Rooms include smart voice-controlled bedside tables and free alley exploration kits (magnifying glasses, mini compasses) for interactive scavenger hunts. Daily guided games bring families through hidden stories of the lane’s past, blending education and fun
Yu Garden Flavor Hall partners directly with Shipi Lane artisans to host monthly "Shanghai Kitchen Nights", where guests learn secret recipes for classic dishes like braised pork belly and eight-treasure rice under master chefs. After cooking, guests receive a curated take-home sauce kit and can enjoy their meal in a room enhanced with vintage Shanghai radio dramas, creating a full sensory immersion into 1940s urban dining culture
Shanghai New World Grace Hotel blends original Shikumen façades with contemporary interiors, located just 5 minutes’ walk from Shipi Lane. Its heritage-inspired suites feature hand-carved wooden doors, tatami mats, and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lane’s narrow lanes. Guests receive complimentary access to the Lane Heritage Shuttle Service, connecting them seamlessly to nearby cultural sites like Yu Garden and City God Temple
Haven of Old Shanghai · Alley Life Residence offers a true living-in-the-lane experience. Located just steps from Shipi Lane, this restored shikumen home hosts daily micro-events: morning tea rituals with elders, afternoon calligraphy sessions, and evening storytelling circles led by retired residents. Guests are invited to join in real-time community traditions, making every stay a chapter in Shanghai’s evolving cultural narrative
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