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Sinan Mansions (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is Sinan Mansions?

47%Baby-Friendly
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What makes it 47% Baby-Friendly: Stroller paths exist, but absence of nursing rooms, diaper stations, and elevators in historic houses plus weekend crowding make visits inconvenient; bring own gear and keep trips brief.

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Reviews3.9/ 5
(from 11 reviews)

Positives:

  • Free Admission: The entire complex and art installations are free to explore.
  • Easy Navigation: Flat pathways make stroller access simple around most areas.

Challenges:

  • No On-Site Nursing Rooms: There are no public diaper-changing stations or nursing rooms in the complex.
  • Limited Highchairs: Cafés may not have highchairs—always call ahead to confirm.
  • Crowded Weekends: Weekend markets and plazas can get loud and busy for sensitive babies.
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What is Sinan Mansions?

  • A redeveloped residential complex in Shanghai’s Jing’an District originally built in the 1920s
  • Comprising over 50 garden-style villas featuring Art Deco and neoclassical design
  • A major historical preservation project integrating century-old architecture with contemporary urban elements

What is so special about Sinan Mansions for with baby?

  1. Wide, stroller-friendly lanes under shaded plane trees
  2. Free heritage architecture and art installations
  3. Weekend market for colorful stalls and snacks
  4. Cafés with seating, restrooms and peaceful breaks
  5. Nearby public nursing rooms via Suishenban app

Note: Sinan Mansions is 47% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Shanghai for a more suitable experience.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time to stroll lanes and pause for feedings without rushing

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Baby-Friendly Activities in Sinan Mansions

Stroller-Friendly Heritage Stroll:

Walk the flat, cobblestone lanes under plane trees around Sinan Mansions.

Tip: Use the wide sidewalks on Middle Fuxing Road and avoid peak afternoon crowds.

Café Rest Stop:

Sit at % Arabica or Starbucks Reserve for coffee and snacks.

Tip: Call ahead to ask for highchairs and restroom access; bring a small changing mat.

Sinan Weekend Market:

Browse colorful stalls, street snacks and crafts on weekends.

Tip: Go mid-morning when stalls open and crowds are lighter; carry light snacks for your baby.

Interactive LED Pavilion:

See the free LED light installations in the sculpture plaza.

Tip: Visit in early evening for the light show; hold your baby securely in crowds.

Pocket Parks & Squares:

Let your baby nap in shaded squares or watch locals play games.

Tip: Choose the small playground near No. 523 Fuxing Road for a quick break.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Sinan Mansions

  1. Plan Nearby Nursing Stops: Use the Suishenban app to locate a star-rated public nursing room before your visit.
  2. Bring Portable Essentials: Pack a foldable changing mat and lightweight carrier for tight indoor spaces.
  3. Visit on Weekday Mornings: Arrive early on weekdays to enjoy quieter lanes and easier seating in cafés.
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Reviews of Sinan Mansions

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Yichao Su

Yichao Su

Jul 2025

This place offers a rather unique option: you can book an entire mansion for a stay. Typically, a night runs about 45,000 yuan, service fee included. That's a significant sum, but if you also book it as an event venue, they drop the price to 25,000 yuan per night. Each mansion is designed to host a maximum of 10 people. The layout is practical, featuring four bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms...

Hatsh Chanikan

Hatsh Chanikan

Apr 2025

Beautiful building, good atmosphere

Ed Chung

Ed Chung

Jun 2024

The Sinan Mansions is a quaint quarter of the greater French concession areas in Shanghai. The neighbourhood is dotted with many colonial-styled houses with unique wooden and iron railings along stairs and balconies, lush gardens and an old school vibe. Ideal for romantic strolls, the area, surrounded by lots of greenery, is brimming with cafes and restaurants where visitors can get a bite to eat ...

S G

S G

Sep 2020

This is a nice area to walk through and that could be a 5-minute or several hours stroll. There are a few restaurants and cafes and occasionally an outdoor market in some spots. The area has the feel of having been recently renovated, and among the older style buildings are several new buildings. There is a nice bookstore in the mansion area and an affiliated poetry bookstore a few hundred metres ...

J Teoh

J Teoh

Feb 2018

Sinan Mansions on Sinan Lu boost a collection of mansions for Shanghai’s elite. In fact, it’s just down the road from the former residence of China’s premier Zhao Enlai and Sun Yat Sen. But it doesn’t always look this way, while the architectural design is the same, the entire area has actually been gentrified. Rebuilt from scratch, with clean alignments, Sinan Mansion is now a collection of high ...

When is the best time to visit Sinan Mansions (Shanghai, China)?

Spring brings arts performances across the lawns in May. Winter festivals may feature a carousel near Chongqing Road—check dates.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Coffee at % ArabicaCNY 45
Almond croissantCNY 30
Small market souvenirCNY 50
Total EstimatedCNY 125

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Sinan Mansions

Address: 30 Si Nan Lu, Lu Wan Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200041

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About Sinan Mansions

Website

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Phone Number

+86 21 5465 9127

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