Taoyuan Road

Stroll down Taoyuan Road where Shanghai's hidden charm unfolds - sycamores form a cathedral-like canopy over this artsy lane. 1920s Shikumen townhouses now host hipster coffee shops, and when neon signs flicker on at dusk, grabbing craft beer at a speakeasy-style bar makes you understand why locals call it "the city's most laid-back oasis".