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Short but with a distinct vibe
By Patsy Yang and Marianna Tzaerli |
February 27, 2011, Sunday
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IF you could describe Xinle Road in two words it would be individual and non-pretentious. Although a short street, Xinle Road offers a distinct vibe with a touch of elegance to shoppers, different from the one that can be found in other larger streets in the city. Small, fashionable boutiques, cozy cafes and a beautiful Russian Orthodox Mission Church offer a one-of-a-kind experience that will make you lose your appetite for mainstream high-street brands and mass retail. Although non-pretentious, Xinle Road has an aristocratic flair to it that will make you want to go back again and again.
Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat
For many expats and local white-collar workers, Dragonfly has become a regular "urban retreat." The majority of clientele are Westerners who appreciate the Oriental soothing ambience, constantly qualified techniques and reasonable price list. The most popular aroma oil massage is priced at 252 yuan (US$38)/60 min and 378 yuan/90 min. The facial treatments use Biodroga skincare lines with prices from 400 yuan for a 70-min basic facial to the Oriental Pearl package at 780 yuan/90 min. In celebration of Dragonfly's eighth anniversary, customers can enjoy special offers this month: pay only 888 yuan and get eight massage gift certificates valued at 1,200 yuan. During March, customers can also enjoy a toning collagen mask for only 188 yuan (regularly 300 yuan).
Opening hours: 12pm-midnight
Address: 2/F, 218 Xinle Rd
Tel: 5403-6133
Shanghai Station
With this small antique shop, it all started with the owners' love for old furniture. They collected furniture to decorate their home until deciding to open their own shop as their collection grew too big. The Art Deco furniture dating back to the 1930s and 40s is made from classic dark wood and beautiful velvet materials, although some items have been repainted and used new fabrics to fix them. One can find all sorts of furniture such as chairs, tables, glass cabinets and even an old radio. Prices for the chairs range from 1,000 yuan to 2,000 yuan. Most of the objects were found and made in Shanghai however some things are imported from Italy such as the 19th-century lamps priced from 15,000 yuan to 18,000 yuan.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: No. 167-4 Xinle Rd
Tel: 1391-7193-393, 1397-1187-179
Hi Panda
Inspired by Pop Art and industrial design, Chinese contemporary artist Ji Ji created the Hi Panda concept in 2009 in order to reflect modern Chinese society through passion and narcissism. The aim: to portray the identity search of the 21st-century spoilt generation. Hi Panda stores can be found all over the world and one of them is situated on Xinle Road. A variety of clothes for both men and women, and accessories including bags and badges can be found in the store with prices ranging between 30 and 2,000 yuan.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 143 Xinle Rd
Tel: 5404-1274
3. Top Restaurant and Bar
This popular restaurant combines Asian gastronomy with the beauty of nature and a sleek modern interior. The stylish three-floor restaurant serves Thai, Malay, Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, Singapore and Chinese cuisine and is perfect for a romantic dinner at a reasonable price. The signature curry-fried crab is priced at 158 yuan for 500g, while the deep-fried sunke river fish served in light soy sauce and spring onion costs 128 yuan. The menu also includes Western-influenced dishes such as pan-fried goose liver glazed with red wine and fresh grape sauce (118 yuan/100g). The lunch set (88 yuan) is good value including salad, soup, main course and a soft drink. 3. Top will be renovated next month and the third floor will be opened to serve Italian and Spanish cuisine.
Opening hours: 11am-1am
Address: 47 Xinle Rd
Tel: 5403-8896
Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat
For many expats and local white-collar workers, Dragonfly has become a regular "urban retreat." The majority of clientele are Westerners who appreciate the Oriental soothing ambience, constantly qualified techniques and reasonable price list. The most popular aroma oil massage is priced at 252 yuan (US$38)/60 min and 378 yuan/90 min. The facial treatments use Biodroga skincare lines with prices from 400 yuan for a 70-min basic facial to the Oriental Pearl package at 780 yuan/90 min. In celebration of Dragonfly's eighth anniversary, customers can enjoy special offers this month: pay only 888 yuan and get eight massage gift certificates valued at 1,200 yuan. During March, customers can also enjoy a toning collagen mask for only 188 yuan (regularly 300 yuan).
Opening hours: 12pm-midnight
Address: 2/F, 218 Xinle Rd
Tel: 5403-6133
Shanghai Station
With this small antique shop, it all started with the owners' love for old furniture. They collected furniture to decorate their home until deciding to open their own shop as their collection grew too big. The Art Deco furniture dating back to the 1930s and 40s is made from classic dark wood and beautiful velvet materials, although some items have been repainted and used new fabrics to fix them. One can find all sorts of furniture such as chairs, tables, glass cabinets and even an old radio. Prices for the chairs range from 1,000 yuan to 2,000 yuan. Most of the objects were found and made in Shanghai however some things are imported from Italy such as the 19th-century lamps priced from 15,000 yuan to 18,000 yuan.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: No. 167-4 Xinle Rd
Tel: 1391-7193-393, 1397-1187-179
Hi Panda
Inspired by Pop Art and industrial design, Chinese contemporary artist Ji Ji created the Hi Panda concept in 2009 in order to reflect modern Chinese society through passion and narcissism. The aim: to portray the identity search of the 21st-century spoilt generation. Hi Panda stores can be found all over the world and one of them is situated on Xinle Road. A variety of clothes for both men and women, and accessories including bags and badges can be found in the store with prices ranging between 30 and 2,000 yuan.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 143 Xinle Rd
Tel: 5404-1274
3. Top Restaurant and Bar
This popular restaurant combines Asian gastronomy with the beauty of nature and a sleek modern interior. The stylish three-floor restaurant serves Thai, Malay, Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, Singapore and Chinese cuisine and is perfect for a romantic dinner at a reasonable price. The signature curry-fried crab is priced at 158 yuan for 500g, while the deep-fried sunke river fish served in light soy sauce and spring onion costs 128 yuan. The menu also includes Western-influenced dishes such as pan-fried goose liver glazed with red wine and fresh grape sauce (118 yuan/100g). The lunch set (88 yuan) is good value including salad, soup, main course and a soft drink. 3. Top will be renovated next month and the third floor will be opened to serve Italian and Spanish cuisine.
Opening hours: 11am-1am
Address: 47 Xinle Rd
Tel: 5403-8896
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