Shopping in Shanghai

Shopping should not be missed if you stop by Shanghai. Shanghai is known as the “Shopping Paradise” and “Oriental Paris” in China. Shopping is an indispensable part of Shanghai’s visit, thus we dedicate this section to introduce the places to shop. Though shopping in Shanghai, you need to sharpen your negotiation skills. Nanjing Road, the famous commercial street in China, has attracted thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world. It stretches from the Bund in the east to Yan’an West Street in the west, hosting vast variety of department stores, food stores, restaurants, and hotels. Prices here are usually higher than other places in Shanghai, but Nanjing Road goods are supposed to be what they are worth. Is you don’t bother bargaining; this is the place to shop. The nightlife in the street is especially lively. Flashing neon lights illuminating this magic street, together with crowds of pedestrian and the lingering sounds of the street musicians, makes it an interesting sightseeing place. Huaihai Road, the former Avenue Joffre in the French Concession, is where the locals prefer to shop. You can find top-line major designer brands from all over the world here. There are also many cafes and bakeries where you can enjoy and thank the French for leaving behind a legacy of good tasty pastry. Yuyuan Shopping City is a great place for shopping gifts, local crafts, jade wares, and jewelry. Xujiahui Shopping City is a newly developed shopping area. The prices are not as expensive as Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road. Shop carefully, you can get middle-range priced goods in abundance.

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