Jiading is a suburban district located in the northwest of Shanghai, serving as a satellite city with a population exceeding 1.8 million. Known for its rich historical heritage and modern amenities, it offers a quieter alternative to the bustling city center while maintaining strong connectivity. For frequent travelers, Jiading provides a strategic base that balances tranquility with accessibility, allowing easy exploration of both local culture and the broader Shanghai metropolitan area.
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It is recommended to base yourself in Nanxiang or Jiading New City. Nanxiang offers convenient access via Metro Line 11 and is famous for its food scene. Jiading New City features more modern hotel facilities and spacious accommodations, ideal for travelers seeking comfort and quiet.
Jiading is well-connected to central Shanghai via Metro Line 11, offering reasonable commute times. The district has a comprehensive bus network and easy taxi access. While there is no direct airport link, reliable transport options exist to reach Hongqiao or Pudong airports.
Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather, making them ideal for visiting outdoor attractions like the Confucian Temple and Guyi Garden. Summers can be hot, so utilizing hotel amenities is advisable. Winters are damp and cold, making indoor museums and cultural centers excellent alternatives.
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In Hongqiao district, near a train station and airport, this restaurant is a popular choice among travellers. The head chef is a Shanghai native, who respects traditions, while exploring other Chinese regional flavours. His menu is heavily based on Shanghainese cuisine, with occasional Cantonese and Huaiyang dishes. Try his marinated pigeon with green Sichuan peppercorns and silky meat, and the umami-rich sautéed shredded fish with chive sprouts.
This airy restaurant with chic retro decor, near Hongqiao airport, is a veritable haven for weary travellers. As well as cooking up the same classics as the namesake sister branch in Hong Kong, the experienced Shanghainese chef imbues Cantonese dim sum with unique Shanghainese touches. Honey-glazed barbecued pork, and tofu-skin beggar's purses are both highlights. Round off your meal with pear, bamboo bird's nest and nostoc sweet soup.
WebsiteSince 1992, this household name has been a favourite Ningbonese seafood joint. Their first outpost in Shanghai takes up two storeys with live fish tanks and an open kitchen downstairs and the main dining room reached by a bright red staircase upstairs. Braised pomfret with sticky rice cake exemplifies the rustic charm and full-bodied flavours of Ningbo home-style cooking. Raw marinated white crab known as ’18 cuts’ is loaded with umami.
Several famous chefs joined forces in this venture that offers traditional and creative Cantonese and Sichuanese fare under one roof. Flavours are nuanced and varied, making for a multi-faceted experience. Signatures include roast young duck with Sichuan pepper, a crossover between Cantonese barbecue and Sichuanese spice. Yellow croaker can be prepared in myriad ways – try it poached in claypot with aged dried radish.
Brace yourself for nostalgia aplenty: velvet tufted chairs, walls covered in vintage blue bricks, art pieces from around the world…Most ingredients are shipped from Anhui, including mouldy tofu – a speciality you can’t miss. Wine-scented fermented mandarin fish is another classic slightly adapted to suit the local palate. The Anhui-style braised pork trotter in soybean paste is cooked in a 30-year-old marinade for exceptional depth and layered flavours. On top of the à la carte menu, you can also have one tailored in advanced.
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