The Chinese city of Shanghai has the ability of offering something new for even the most experienced traveller. For any tourist, Shanghai Museum, the Ocean Aquarium, the Jade Buddha Temple and the Oriental Pearl Tower are frequently visited attractions. For those who seek something more, Shanghai Xin Tian Di is the place to go.

Xi Tian Di, composed of two blocks: the North block and the South block, is a place where the old and the new merge to create an attraction that is replete with timeworn architectural styles and places of historic importance combined with modern comforts and of course, a myriad of restaurants of varied culinary expertise.

Xin Tian Di was initially designed and constructed as a residential space. However, as time progressed, it was converted into a tourist attraction, an architectural marvel that displayed Shikumen architectural styles. In keeping with its new goal, the South block was transformed into an area of leisure complete with shopping malls, restaurants, boutiques, food courts and even cinemas and fitness centres. The North Block retains the original architecture and serves to demonstrate the fusion of Shikumen architecture with modern times. This block is also home to a number of restaurants which specialise in French, Italian and American cuisine, thereby providing visitors to Xin Tian Di with an abundance of choice.

As a result, this attraction is an ideal destination for travellers interested in architecture as well as those who wish to see the sights and enjoy all that it has to offer. This pedestrian street is conveniently accessible via public transport, both bus and subway and is also a stop on the city sightseeing bus which provides daily tours of the city of Shanghai making it an ideal location to visit whether you are in Shanghai for business or for pleasure.

For accommodation located close to this attraction, visitors can choose from a range of Service Apartment in Shanghai and hotels, however, the best Shanghai serviced residence is the one that provides optimum comfort in collaboration with a convenient location and Somerset Xu Hui Shanghai is one such choice that fulfils all these needs and more.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry. Google+