Property Name: Yongjia Road Street-Front Retail Location: Yongjia Road, Former French Concession / Xuhui District, Shanghai Property Type: Street-front retail shop Frontage: 8 meters wide (面宽8m) – excellent street visibility Size: Approximately 100 square meters Lease Type: Owner direct (业主直租) Registration: Business license / commercial registration available (可注册) Rent: 60,000 RMB per month
Overview
Presenting a prime street-front retail space on Yongjia Road – one of the Former French Concession’s most charming and desirable boutique shopping streets. This 100 square meter shop features an impressive 8-meter wide storefront, providing exceptional visibility and natural light.
The property is offered directly by the owner (业主直租) , meaning streamlined communication and direct lease negotiation without intermediary complications. Full commercial registration is available, making this suitable for a wide range of retail and service businesses.
Property Highlights
Feature
Details
Location
Yongjia Road, Former French Concession (Xuhui District)
Size
100 sqm
Frontage width
8 meters – generous display windows
Lease type
Owner direct – no intermediary markups
Registration
Business license available
Rent
60,000 RMB per month
The Yongjia Road Location – Prime FFC Retail Corridor
Yongjia Road is one of the Former French Concession’s most beloved streets, running east-west through the FFC between岳阳路 and陕西南路. The street is known for:
Tree-lined elegance – Mature plane trees creating a quintessential FFC atmosphere
Boutique retail cluster – Independent shops, concept stores, art galleries, and specialty cafes
Walkability – Pedestrian-friendly scale with steady foot traffic from locals and visitors
Proximity to other retail hubs – Near Wukang Road, Anfu Road, and Jianguo Road
The Yongjia Road retail corridor attracts:
Discerning local shoppers seeking unique, non-mass-market products
Expat residents of the FFC looking for everyday needs and special finds
Visitors exploring the area’s famous “citywalk” culture
Comparable Market Context
According to professional real estate reports from Q1 2026:
Shanghai’s retail market is stabilizing, with core商圈空置率下降 to 8.1%
Core商圈首层租金 averaged 41.7 RMB/sqm/day in Q1 2026, a 0.3% decline but stabilizing
Brand旗舰店 and 概念店 (concept stores) continue to favor core/central locations
The market is shifting from纯购物 (pure shopping) to 沉浸式消费体验 (immersive consumption experiences)
At 60,000 RMB/month for 100 sqm (approximately 20 RMB/sqm/day), this property sits within the mid-to-upper range for FFC retail – justified by its 8m frontage, owner-direct arrangement, and prime location.
Permitted Business Types
Category
Suitability
Notes
Boutique / fashion retail
✅ Excellent
8m frontage ideal for window displays
Coffee shop / café
✅ Likely
Verify F&B permit with owner
Gallery / art space
✅ Excellent
FFC location suits art-oriented concepts
Design studio / showroom
✅ Good
Street visibility + walk-in customers
Specialty retail (home goods, gifts, etc.)
✅ Good
FFC customer base appreciates curated offerings
Beauty / salon / spa
✅ Possible
Verify specific permits with owner
Full restaurant
⚠️ Inquire
May require additional permits/licenses
Why Choose This Yongjia Road Location
Advantage
Why It Matters
8m wide frontage
Exceptional street presence – attracts foot traffic even from a distance
Owner direct
No agency markups; direct negotiation, faster communication