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

Yichao Su
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
Beautiful building, good atmosphere
Ed Chung
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
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
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 ...
Spring brings arts performances across the lawns in May. Winter festivals may feature a carousel near Chongqing Road—check dates.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Coffee at % Arabica | CNY 45 |
| Almond croissant | CNY 30 |
| Small market souvenir | CNY 50 |
| Total Estimated | CNY 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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Address: 30 Si Nan Lu, Lu Wan Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200041
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