Helen's

Shanghai


Had enough of wall-to-wall suits and sky-high prices? Helen's speciality is the bargain-basement, no-frills student dive. Enjoy.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Shanghai attractions

1. Former Residence of Mao Zedong

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The Great Helmsman Mao Zedong lived here in the latter half of 1924 with his second wife, Yang Kaihui, and their two children at the time, Anying and…

2. Sun Court

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This multistorey apartment building was completed in 1928. Although it was named after real-estate mogul Sun Chunsheng (1899–1974), the Chinese translator…

3. Zhang Garden

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It’s hard not to be impressed by the beautiful shíkùmén architecture of Zhang Garden, down Taixing Rd, off West Nanjing Rd and west of Shimen No 1 Rd…

4. Christ the King Church

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The Christ the King Church, built in 1928, was originally located on Changle Rd in the French Concession. It's now situated on the corner of Julu and…

5. Moller House

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One of Shanghai’s most whimsical buildings, the Scandinavian-influenced Gothic peaks of the Moller House could double as the Munsters’ holiday home…

6. Starbucks Reserve Roastery

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Until 2019, this was the largest Starbucks store on the planet, with 30,000ft of space built in the shape of a giant coffee bean. The Tokyo store…

7. Shanghai Exhibition Centre

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The hulking monolith of the Shanghai Exhibition Centre was built in 1955 as the Sino-Soviet Friendship Mansion – a friendship that soon turned sour and…

8. Ohel Rachel Synagogue

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This synagogue was built by Jacob Sassoon in 1920 and was the first of seven synagogues built in Shanghai (only two remain). It was constructed in the…