Welcome to Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li, an urban sanctuary nestled in one of last remaining cluster of shikumen townhouses in the city centre.
We're delighted to have you in residence and thank you for choosing to stay with us. We welcome you to embark on a meaningful journey punctuated by crafted moments, guided by our Capella Culturists who draw inspiration from the hotel's remarkable location - filled with traditional charms and modern vibrancy - to create extraordinary experiences.
We wish you an unforgettable stay at your home away from home in the heart of Shanghai.
Warmest regards,
Ronan Henaff General Manager
CAPELLA RITUAL
MORNING READING RITUAL
READ THE ECHOES OF TIME
Morning Reading Ritual will be held daily at The Living Room, and begins with treats of traditional Shanghainese snacks and a selection of tea and coffee. Accompanied by a Capella Culturist, guests can dip into today-in-history news from nearly a century ago on Shun Pao (1872-1949), a venerable newspaper that was the longest-lasting and probably most influential newspaper in modern China.
To top off the experience, guests will be able to have a vintage-style portrait taken by our Capella Culturist, capturing memories in the tranquil surroundings of the Shikumen sanctuary. This one-of-a-kind photo opportunity is sure to leave guests with a treasured remembrance of their time at The Living Room.
Time : 10:00am-11:00am
Venue : The Living Room (Capella Library)
COCKTAIL RITUAL
A COCK TAIL TOUR INSPIRED FROM OLD SHANGHAI
In the 1930s, Shanghai was known as the “Paris of the East”, a melting pot of cultures, where East and West mingled. Unlike the United States, where alcohol prohibition was in force, international immigrants in Shanghai at the time were not restricted by law if they wanted to drink. Bars, nightclubs and dance halls did not have to adhere to any opening or closing times, so people could drink and party as much as they wanted, and the city became known to Americans as the "Double Fist". Shanghai was obsessed with cocktails and almost every half-decent bar had a mixologist and every bartender could mix a mean drink. At Le Bar, carefully selected classic cocktails will take you on a journey through time and taste, as we celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant energy of Shanghai, with the charm of old times.
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Venue: le Bar
MOONLIGHT SERENITY RITUAL
EMBRACE TRANQUILLITY FOR A REJUVENATED START
Step into the award-winning Auriga Spa, where privacy and serenity envelop guests in an exclusive ritual of tranquillity. Under the gentle guidance of the therapists, guests choose their favoured spices to craft a personal sachet. With every breath, soothing aromas gently unfold, deepening your relaxation and guiding you toward peaceful sleep.
As nightfall blankets the villa, the Entertainment Room metamorphoses into a sanctuary of mindful renewal. Following pre-recorded yoga or meditation sessions, guests can dissolve tension and awaken harmony in mind and body.
Time: 10:00am-9:00pm
Venue: Auriga Spa, Entertainment Room of Shikumen Villa （Please book in advance.）
CAPELLA MOMENTS
CAKE OF THE DAY
We invite you to step back to the late 1930s and delight your day with a variety of desserts and tea selections in The Living Room.
Duration: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: The Living Room
CAPELLA CURATES
Part neighborhood expert and part intuitive mind-reader, Capella Culturist are ever-present to help guests shape their travel and discovery story.
Our Culturists describe themselves as explorers, always in search of people, treasures, aces and stories that will surprise and delight their guests.
Capella Curates brings to life opportunities for curiosity and moments of meaningful discovery for our guests, curated by in-house experts, who have left no leaf unturned in their quest to immerse guests in culture, community and tradition.
Bike & Bite: Food Tour in Shanghai
Immerse yourself in the authentic rhythm of local life at the bustling market, where the soul of the city comes alive. Set off on an enchanting bicycle ride, granting you a fresh perspective and intimate connection with Shanghai's captivating essence. Discover the city's true personality as you savour a delightful traditional breakfast, awakening not only your senses but also your spirit, setting the perfect tone for a day of exploration.
Routes: Capella Shanghai → Shanghai's Classic Breakfast (South Shaanxi Road) → Fuxing Park → Yu Garden → Time-Honoured Pan-Fried Bun (Sichuan Middle Road) → Zhapu → Old Shanghai Noodle Restaurant (South Xizang Road) → Capella Shanghai
Master of Calligraphy
Embark on a journey of Chinese calligraphy, where you will indulge in the dazzling traditional culture art with thousands of years’ history. The meaningful journey starts from Shanghai Museum/Shanghai Brush & Ink Museum, discover Calligraphy art through masterpieces with calligrapher, and then back to hotel and try to create a work of your own.
Routes: Capella Shanghai → Shanghai Museum /Shanghai Brush & Ink Museum → Calligraphy Space → Capella Shanghai
Duration: 3 hours
Imagine, Inspire & Shoot: Capture Your Memories in Shanghai
Explore the city's best spots for taking pictures, such as authentic lane houses, locals dancing, skylines, and art deco buildings. Refine your photography skills and capture Instagram-worthy images as you explore some of Shanghai's lesser-known neighbourhoods from behind the camera lens.
Routes: Capella Shanghai → Fuxing Park → Zhangyuan → Mao Zedong’s Former Residence → Starbucks Reserve® Shanghai Roastery → Local Wet Market → Photographer's home → Shanghai dumplings Restaurant → Capella Shanghai
A Symphony of Architecture & Sounds
Wander through the plane tree-shaded music district before a private guided tour of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Museum, where curated collections unveil the rich tapestry of the city's musical heritage. Then, step inside the Shanghai Symphony Hall - a masterpiece of modern architecture - for an exclusive backstage encounter with young musicians, where personal conversations illuminate the passion behind their craft.
Routes: Capella Shanghai → Shanghai Symphony Museum → Shanghai Symphony Hall → Capella Shanghai
Duration: 3 hours
CAPELLA LITTLE STARS
The Little Stars Programme seeks to inspire each child’s creativity and foster new friendships. By combining entertainment, education and experiences that immerse them into each destination’s local culture, we hope to pique a child’s curiosity and
Create cherished memories with loved ones as you embark on exciting adventures. Immerse in tranquillity in city centre, while the little ones revel in endless family fun.
EXQUISITE DINING EXPERIENCE
LE COMPTOIR DE PIERRE GAGNAIRE
Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire serves authentic French cuisine that is simple, honest and elegant, modernised with bold flavours and tastes that are synonymous with celebrity Michelin chef, Pierre Gagnaire's culinary philosophy.
Ramses Navarro joined Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li as Executive Chef in 2023. With his exceptional talents and illustrious culinary background, he leads hotel’s culinary excellence to new heights. The restaurant has been awarded one star in Michelin Guide Shanghai and included in Black Pearl Restaurant Guide for seven consecutive years.
Opening Hours:
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
7:00am-10:00am, Monday-Thursday
7:00am-10:30am, Friday-Sunday, Public Holidays
12:00pm-2:00pm, Monday-Sunday
6:00pm-8:30pm, Monday-Sunday
LE BAR
Le Bar's cocktails are crafted with a mix of local seasonal ingredients, premium spirits and a dash of French flair: each cocktail expressing an independent character and taste. Browse our fine Champagne and Wine menu that has been carefully selected to suit every taste and occasion. Enhance diners' culinary journey in a classic Parisian setting reminiscent of Shanghai's classic glamour.
Opening Hours: 11:30am-11:00pm Last Order Time: 9:30pm
LA BOULANGERIE
Follow the smell of fresh homemade bread, warm croissants and crispy pain au chocolate and you’ll arrive at la Boulangerie. Our bakery team is proud to give you a little taste of France with the charm of a local bakery with delicious snacks and pastries available all day.
Opening Hours: 7:30am-8:00pm
DINING IN YOUR SHIKUMEN VILLA
Michelin-starred mastermind Chef Pierre Gagnaire forms a connection with guests through his dishes. His simple and honest approach to French fine dining is complemented by innovative textures and bold flavours. Passionate and detail-oriented, Executive Chef Ramses Navarro's culinary style is bold and innovative, while staying true to fine products and the fundamental principles of traditional French cuisine. The exquisite meal will be served in your villa by your private butler, making for an unforgettable gourmet experience during your stay.
· Please contact your Capella Culturist 24 hours in advance to book your in-villa fine dining experience
AFTERNOON TEA IN YOUR SHIKUMEN VILLA
We invite you to step back to the late 1930s and delight your day with a lovely afternoon tea in the elegant surroundings of your Shikumen Villa. The afternoon tea set includes a selection of savouries and sweet treats, as well as raisin scones served with cream and jam.
· Please contact your Capella Culturist 24 hours in advance to book your afternoon tea experience
AURIGA SPA
cocoon for guests to rest, rejuvenate and tap into celestial rhythms, with a distinctive approach to wellness and beauty based on the cycles of the moon.
Auriga Spa uses facial products from CARITA, a luxury skincare brand from Paris, that offers exclusively curated skincare experiences to transform the skin and illuminate your inner essence.
There are seven treatment rooms, including two couple suites. Luxurious spa facilities include vitality pool, sauna, steam room, salt-wall lounge, ice fountain, wellness studio and fitness centre. We also invite you to rest in our Relaxation Lounge and enjoy our special beverages that harmonise with the current phase of the moon.
Opening Hours: 10:00am-10:00pm
In-house guests can enjoy 24-hour access to Fitness Centre
STROLLING IN HENGFU HISTORIC & CULTURAL AREA
Learn about the history and culture of Shanghai from its historic streets and neighbourhoods. Strolling from Fenyang Road to Fuxing Road (M), immerse yourself in the musical atmosphere with the museums and opera house. Appreciate the different Art Deco style buildings in Shanghai and understand the stories behind them.
Sound of Music
Route: Capella Shanghai → Blackstone Apartments
→ Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
→ Shangyin Opera House → Shanghai Conservatory of Music→ Capella Shanghai
Duration: 3 hours
Hidden Art Deco
Route: Capella Shanghai → Amyron Apartment
→ Washington Apartments → Kaiwen Apartment
→ Pétain Apartment → Capella Shanghai
Duration: 3 hours
Jogging is the best way to appreciate Shanghai's sights and sounds. We have curated two jogging routes for you to embark on a waterfront art journey in city centre. The West Bund route goes through the Long Museum, Yuz Museum, West Bund Museum and TANK Shanghai, while The Bund Routes will go through the same route as The West Bund, with stops at World Expo Museum and Power Station of Art Shanghai, before completing your jog at the Bund.
Start: TANK Shanghai
Distance: 10 km
Jogging Time: 2 hours
(Includes 30mins travelling time to starting point)
Route: Tank Shanghai → West Bund Museum → Yuz Museum → Long Museum → World Expo Museum →Power Station of Art Shanghai → the Bund
Start: Long Museum
Distance: 4.8 km
Jogging Time: 1 hour
(Includes 20mins travelling time to starting point)
Route: Long Museum → Yuz Museum → West Bund Museum → Tank Shanghai
Photo credit to TANK Shanghai
Photo credit to Long Museum
Long Museum West Bund
Address: No. 3398 Long Teng Avenue, Xuhui District
Opening Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday
10:00am-9:00pm, Friday-Sunday
Closed on Monday
Founded by Chinese couple collectors, Mr. Liu Yiqian and his wife, Ms. Wang Wei, the Long Museum owns two huge places for exhibition and related functions: Long Museum Pudong and Long Museum West Bund. Located respectively in Pudong New Area and Binjiang, Xuhui District, they constitute a unique ecosystem of art in Shanghai: “One City, Two Museums.”
West Bund Museum
Address: No. 2600 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District
Opening Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm, Tuesday-Sunday Closed on Monday
West Bund Museum was designed by the famous architectural practice British architect David Chipperfield, and it was a work of three years. Beside the three main gallery volumes committed to host works of permanent and themed exhibitions, the 25,000m² establishment also contains a “Project Room” and a lower ground floor that comprises three functional spaces-Auditorium, Box, and Creative Gallery (Playground, Children’s Workshop and Studio). West Bund Museum is committed to commonality and internationalism as its starting point, seeks to break away from traditional patterns and conventional boundaries of art museums, and invites diverse audiences to participate in the cultural experiences of modern and contemporary art.
Yuz Museum
Address: No.35 Feng Gu Road, Xuhui District
Opening Hours: 11:00am-7:00pm, Tuesday-Sunday
Closed on Monday, except holidays
Located along the West Bund in Xuhui District, Yuz Museum, Shanghai is a non-profit organization under the umbrella of the Yuz Foundation. The museum will strive to promote the exhibition and development of contemporary art and to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of contemporary art. By retaining the unique sense of grandeur of this enormous structure, the space perfectly sets off the magnificence of the installations in YUZ collection.
TANK Shanghai
Address: No. 2380 Longteng Avenue, Xuhui District
Opening Hours: 12:00pm-6:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday-Sunday Closed on Monday
TANK Shanghai is a nonprofit institution and a pioneering and multifunctional art centre. Through contemporary art exhibitions and events, the public is invited to closely experience art, architecture, the city, nature and the exceptional Huangpu river view. TANK Shanghai consists of exhibition spaces, a parkland, gardens, a plaza, a bookstore, an education center and a café.
Power Station of Art Shanghai
Address: No.200, Huayuangang Road, Huangpu District
Opening Hours: 11:00am-7:00pm, Tuesday-Sunday
Closed on Monday
The Power Station of Art (PSA) is the first state-run museum dedicated to contemporary art in mainland China. It is also home to the Shanghai Biennale. Standing tall by Shanghai’s mother river, the Huangpu River, the museum now houses exhibition sections that with an internal height of 27 meters, and its 165-meter chimney, being an independent exhibition space, has also become an integral part of Shanghai’s world-famous skyline. As Shanghai’s generator for its new urban culture, PSA regards constant innovation and progress as the key to its long-term vitality. The museum has been striving to provide an open platform for the public to learn and appreciate contemporary art, break the barrier between life and art, and promote cooperation and knowledge generation between different schools of art and culture.
World Expo Museum
Address: No.818 Mengzi Road, Huangpu District
Opening Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Sunday
Closed on Monday
On November 23, 2010, the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and the Bureau International des Expositions formally signed the Memorandum of Cooperation on the World Expo Museum in Paris, France which defined the World Expo Museum as the only official museum and authorized documentation centre of BIE. The WEM is constructed cooperatively by the Shanghai Municipal Government and the Bureau International des Expositions and characterized as being international, unique, thematic, and sustainable. It is not only the first international museum in China but also the world's first museum which can comprehensively demonstrate the themes of World Expos. It was built as an international museum with distinctive characteristics highlighting design and creativity, and as a centre for international academic exchanges that is unique in Shanghai, pioneering in China, and well recognised by the world.
