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Sinan Mansions (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is Sinan Mansions?

69%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 69% Kids-Friendly: Kids up to 12 can roam shaded lanes, watch interactive light shows, and ride a winter carousel, yet lack of playground equipment or child toilets limits comfort after about two hours.

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Reviews3.9/ 5
(from 11 reviews)

Positives:

  • Stroller-Friendly Paths: Wide, mostly level sidewalks make pushing a stroller easy along the main loop.
  • Interactive Spaces: Kids can touch art installations and explore pocket parks safely.

Challenges:

  • Limited Seating: Popular cafés fill up quickly; consider a snack break earlier to secure seating.
  • Weekend Crowds: Sunday afternoons can be busy at the market; arrive early to avoid crowds.
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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 kids?

  1. Stroll a flat 500 m heritage loop under plane trees
  2. Let kids play in pocket parks and open squares
  3. Explore the colorful weekend market stalls
  4. Enjoy interactive LED art displays after dusk
  5. Sample kid-friendly snacks at outdoor cafés

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: This length is enough for a short stroll and kid-friendly stops without overwhelming young children.

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Kids-Friendly Activities in Sinan Mansions

Easy Heritage Walk:

Follow the flat 500 m loop under plane trees to see restored 1920s villas.

Tip: Bring comfortable shoes and let kids count vintage details.

Pocket Parks & Play Squares:

Let kids run in small lawns and watch locals play games in open squares.

Tip: Visit late afternoon when locals gather for a lively atmosphere.

Weekend Market Exploration:

Browse colorful stalls for crafts, books, and street snacks.

Tip: Give each child a small budget to pick their own souvenir.

Interactive Light Pavilion:

Discover LED art installations at 523 Fuxing Road.

Tip: Go after dusk for the full light effect and great photos.

Carousel Ride:

Enjoy a decorated merry-go-round during winter festivals.

Tip: Check festival dates and buy tickets on site (¥30 per ride).

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Sinan Mansions

  1. Visit on Weekdays: Weekday mornings are quieter, so kids can run freely in the squares.
  2. Combine with Fuxing Park: After exploring, walk 10 minutes to Fuxing Park for playgrounds and shaded paths.
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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)?

In May, join the free Arts Festival with crafts and performances. In winter, find the festive carousel near Chongqing Road. Evenings in spring may feature outdoor jazz on the lawn.

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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Food & drinks (snacks and coffee)CNY 200
Carousel rides (2 rides)CNY 60
SouvenirsCNY 50
Total EstimatedCNY 310

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

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Phone Number

+86 21 5465 9127

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