๐ 1. Overview
The Xintiandi Underground Mall (ๆฐๅคฉๅฐๅฐไธๅๅบ) is a sleek, modern retail corridor tucked beneath Xintiandi Style Mall and Taipingqiao Park, seamlessly connecting Line 10 Metro Station with the South and North Blocks of Xintiandi. Far from your typical underground space, this well-lit, upscale retail zone features boutique stores, artistic installations, stylish cafรฉs, and direct mall accessโmaking it an ideal rainy-day escape or quick retail fix while navigating the area.
๐ 2. Highlights
๐ Mid-Range Fashion Brands โ Adidas Originals, MUJI, local designer pop-ups, and stylish streetwear labels
โ Underground Cafรฉs โ Grab-and-go espresso bars and trendy tea shops for a pit stop
๐จ Art Installations & Murals โ Chic, photo-ready walls and seasonal pop-ups line the passage
๐ Direct Metro Access โ Seamless exit from Line 10 (Xintiandi Station) right into the underground zone
๐ Accessory & Lifestyle Stores โ Phone cases, scented candles, journals, and travel essentials
๐ญ Quiet & Air-Conditioned โ Great way to cool off or relax during hot or rainy weather
๐ก 3. Tips
๐ธ Best photo spots:
๐ท Seasonal mural near Exit 2 (often themed by local artists)
๐ท Stylish escalator corridor with glass ceilings
๐ท In front of cafรฉ storefronts for a city-cool vibe
๐ Best time: Mid-morning or evening (less crowded than street-level malls)
๐๏ธ Free to enter; open to public from metro station
๐ง A good place to recharge both your phoneโand yourself
๐ฝ๏ธ 4. Nearby Eats โ Underground Favorites
- % Arabica (Underground Cafรฉ)
โ Minimalist Kyoto-style coffee
๐ Near Line 10 entrance
๐ 9:00 AM โ 8:00 PM
๐ One of the most popular Instagrammable stops - CoCo Tea (Bubble Tea Chain)
๐ง Famous for brown sugar milk tea
๐ Near the central atrium area
๐ 10:00 AM โ 9:00 PM
๐ง Perfect for a sweet stroll - Baker & Spice (Takeaway Counter)
๐ฅ Sandwiches, quiche, baked goods
๐ Linked to Xintiandi Style
๐ 8:30 AM โ 8:00 PM
๐ฅ Grab and go before exploring South Block
๐ฝ๏ธ 4B. Sub-Zone Picks โ Inside the Underground Mall
๐ Metro Entry Corridor (Line 10)
Smooth transition from subway to shopping
Great starting point for indoor exploration
๐งฅ Retail Belt
Fashion boutiques, small gift stores, streetwear
Ideal for quick pickups or style upgrades
โ Cafรฉ Row (Middle Section)
Cluster of compact, curated cafรฉ counters
Perfect for breaks or remote work in motion
๐ 5. Access
๐ Direct from Metro
๐ Line 10 or 13 to Xintiandi Station, Exit 2 โ leads into underground mall
๐ From Taipingqiao Lake / South Block
๐ถ 2โ3 min walk via connected escalators
๐ Local Travel
๐ถ Connects South Block, Style Mall, and Metro under one roof
๐๏ธ Stay at The Langham, Andaz, or Capella Shanghai for easy underground access
The Xintiandi Underground Mall is your stylish shortcut through Shanghaiโwhere fashion meets function, and shopping meets subway in one elegant urban flow. ๐๐๐
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