It is the only main road connecting International Airport into the city. If you are a first time visitor, you will have a ride on Hongqiao Rd for approximately 10-15 minutes before seeing the skysrapes of Hongqiao. A highway is now being constructed to ease the traffic jam. The most popular shopping destination for Shanghainese. Many stylish shops, cafes, night clubs and restraunts.
Many foreign consulates locate on the west section which is much quieter.
Xizang Rd runs passing People's Plaza, which is the center of the city and where the City Hall is. The Hilton Hotel is on its north part and the famous Jiaotong Univ locates on the southern part. Lu Also known as the Inner-belt of Shanghai, Zhongshan Road runs around Shanghai and is divided into south, east, north and west sections. East Zhongshan Road is exactly where the Bund is, which faces the beautiful Huangpu River front. The street has nothing to do with the capital city of China, though its importance is very obvious.