Roots EarthShanghai, China
Xintiandi
Opened in 2001 by the Shui On Group, this fashionable quarter rebuilt neglected 1920s shikumen lane houses into a car-free district of restaurants, bars, and shops. Its grey-brick facades hide sleek modern interiors, blending old Shanghai with new.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Xintiandi, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 31.2226, 121.4701