Vintage Shanghai

Beneath Shanghai's futuristic skyline lies a fascinating cultural history spanning centuries and influences – step back in time with this itinerary around the city’s historic restaurants, bars, shops and attractions.

Lolo Love Vintage

Next up, nostalgic fashionistas looking for the Shanghai of yesteryear can dress the part after a good old root n' rummage at Lolo Love. Shelving garments mainly from the '20s and '40s, plus shoes, bags, jewels, antique dolls, even crockery, Lolo’s is a charming closet of first-rate, pre-loved treasures curated by one of the city’s most renowned stylists. Purses at the ready.

Fu 1039

By now you must be famished – and luckily you’re but a quick cab jaunt away from salvation. The alluring, Michelin-starred Fu 1039 has placed everyone under its spell; a restored 1930s villa packs in piles of period charm, not least a tinkling, mood-setting piano, and top local fare including smoked fish and shredded tofu.

Cupola at Three

Finally, supper time. Special occasion, you say? The historic Three On The Bund building homes a barrage of stellar dining options, including the thoroughly view-tiful Cupola at Three. Imagine an intimate, romantic rooftop dining room, with iconic Bund skyline panoramas, a butler, the sommeliers and chefs of Jean-Georges and complete privacy. The mood is set; the rest is up to you.

Lolo Love Vintage / 2 Yongfu Lu / by Wuyuan Lu / +86 21 6433 9987 / 12pm-9pm daily

Fu 1039 / 1030 Yuyuan Lu / by Jiangsu Lu / +86 21 5237 1878 / lunch and dinner daily / book ahead

 Cupola at Three / 7/F / Three On The Bund / 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu / +86 21 6321 0909 / lunch and dinner daily / reservation essential /threeonthebund.com