Zhangyuan (Zhang Garden)
张园
The largest shikumen complex in Jing'an District, restored as an upscale shopping district with its Shanghai-style architecture fully on display.
Zhangyuan is located along Maoming North Road and Weihai Road in Jing'an District. In the late Qing dynasty, it was the private garden of wealthy merchant Zhang Shuhe, and it was one of Shanghai's earliest public amusement venues. Dozens of shikumen lane buildings survive, and the district is known as the 'Museum of Shikumen Architecture'. After comprehensive conservation work, the western section reopened in 2022 and the eastern section has opened in phases. It now houses luxury flagship stores, restaurants and exhibition spaces while retaining its original lane layout. The district is open all day free of charge, and shops generally trade roughly 10:00–22:00. Take Metro Line 2, 12 or 13 to Nanjing West Road Station for direct access.
Opening hours
Open all day; shops approx. 10:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Shanghai Natural History Museum
- Shanghai History Museum
- Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
- Shanghai Museum
- Xintiandi
- Memorial of the First National Congress of the CPC
- Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
- Jing'an Temple