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Shanghai is home to a vast collection of international and nationally renowned brands. For shopping in Shanghai, the subway is a convenient, fast, and comprehensive means of transportation: the route from Xujiahui to Huaihai Middle Road is the preferred shopping route, especially Huaihai Middle Road.
Nanjing East Road Station, Nanjing West Road Station (mainly the Westgate shopping district, CITIC Pacific, and Plaza 66), and Jing'an Temple Station on Line 2 connect Nanjing Road's past and present. During seasonal changes, festivals, and store anniversaries, major shopping malls offer incredible discounts, making them a great time for shopping.
In addition, Shanghai specialties such as Jinjing fermented bean curd, Fengjing pig's trotters, five-spice beans (Guo Ji Xinglong Five-spice Bean Store), Shanghai weaving and embroidery, Jiading yellow grass weaving, Nanhui peaches, Jinshan peasant paintings, Jiading bamboo carvings, Shanghai sculptures, Chenghuangmiao pear paste candy, Nanxiang steamed dumplings, and Shanghai Shao Wansheng yellow mud snails are also very popular.
Located at the intersection of Huashan Road, Hongqiao Road, Caoxi North Road, Zhaojiabang Road and Hengshan Road, it is home to the "Four Great King Kongs" - Oriental Department Store (8 Caoxi North Road), Grand Gateway 66 (1 Hongqiao Road), Pacific Department Store (932 Hengshan Road) and Huijin Plaza (Huijin Department Store is one of the shopping malls, located at 1000 Zhaojiabang Road, which caters to the general public). There is also the Digital Plaza formed by Buynow, Pacific Computer Plaza and Hongtu Sanbao, and Metro City (1111 Zhaojiabang Road). Wuban Street on B1 of Metro City is particularly interesting, with its Japanese style. There is also the sparsely populated but fun Guangqi City Fashion Shopping Center (455 Yishan Road, Yishan Road Station on Lines 3, 4 and 9), which is worth a visit.
Transportation: Buses 15, 42, 44, 50, 56, 72, 122, 733, 864, Xumin Line, and Xujiahui Station on Metro Line 1 are all available.
Attractions in the area: Xujiahui Church, Xujiahui Park
The area stretches from the west sidewalk of Xizang Middle Road in the east to the east sidewalk of Huangpi North Road in the west, and from the north sidewalk of Yan'an East Road in the south to the public areas along the exterior walls of the Shanghai Grand Theatre and No. 200 Renmin Avenue in the north. As a rail transit hub and commercial center, shopping options here include Hong Kong Fashion Street (9-99 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District), Dimei Shopping Center (221 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District), Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (p), No. 1 Department Store (830 Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District), Raffles City (268 Xizang Middle Road, Huangpu District), and New World City (2-68 Nanjing West Road, Huangpu District).
Transportation: People's Square Station on Metro Lines 1, 2, and 8; Buses 46, 49, 112, 123, 145, 167, 312, 318, 916, 952b, and 952; Shangchuan Express Line; Tunnel Line 6; and Tunnel Line 3.
Attractions in the area: Madame Tussauds, Nanjing Road, Shanghai Museum
The most popular shopping mall is Dragon Dream Shopping Center (1018 Changning Road). For a quieter experience, head to the nearby Multimedia Life Plaza (999 Changning Road). Xinning Shopping Center (823 Changning Road) and Rose Square Commercial Street (890 Changning Road, Line 4) are also excellent. Milan Fashion Plaza (820 Changning Road) and Beethoven Plaza (1200 Changning Road), both of which offer unique market-like locations, are also available. Longwang Food City on the basement and second floors of Dragon Dream Shopping Center is especially recommended, as each floor offers unique restaurants.
Getting there: Zhongshan Park Station, Metro Line 2, 3, or 4
Scenic spots in the district: Zhongshan Park
Xujiahui, the area currently developing into Shanghai's northeast corner, is home to modern shopping malls such as Wanda Commercial City (77 Songhu Road), Orient Shopping Center (2500 Siping Road), and Bailian Youyicheng (8 Songhu Road) (all near Line 10 Jiangwan Stadium Station), and East Shanghai Lohas Plaza (1920 Huangxing Road, Yangpu District). Wanda Plaza houses Walmart Supercenter, Printemps Department Store, First Food Plaza, Wanda International Cinema, Xinhua Bookstore, and Hele International Home Furnishing Plaza. The plaza, designed as a neighborhood, features three leisure streets.
Transportation: Wujiaochang Station, Metro Line 10, Airport Line 4, Bus 942, 55, 842, 828 can be reached
Located near the Shanghai Railway Station, this modern commercial center encompasses a diverse range of businesses, including the Everbright City Department Store (188 Tianmu West Road), the Famous Brands Department Store (228 Moling Road), Huanlong Department Store (360 Meiyuan Road), Pacific Department Store (218 Tianmu West Road), and Zhabei Plaza. The surrounding area offers a wide range of leisure, entertainment, and dining options. The railway station subway plaza is also a popular shopping destination. Joy City (166 North Xizang Road, Qufu Road, Metro Line 8) and Daning International Commercial Plaza (1878-2008 Gonghexin Road, Yanchang Road Station, Line 1) along the railway station subway line are also excellent shopping options.
Getting there: Shanghai Railway Station, Line 1, Shanghai Railway Station, Line 3, and Line 4
Pudong New Area encompasses a primarily commercial public area stretching from Jimo Road and Pudong South Road in the east to the Huangpu River in the west, and from Dongchang Road in the south to the Huangpu River in the north. Major shopping malls include Super Brand Mall (168 Lujiazui West Road) and IFC Shopping Center (8 Century Avenue), both of which primarily offer top-tier luxury goods and cater to the middle and upper-middle class.
Transportation: Subway Line 2 Lujiazui Station, Bus 81, 82, 85, 774, 971, 985, 993, etc.
Nearby attractions: Oriental Pearl Tower
Located along Zhangyang Road in the heart of Pudong's Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, the area is home to Asia's largest retail complex. Within the commercial city are shops like the First Yaohan (501 Zhangyang Road, Dongchang Road Station and Century Avenue Station on Line 2), Xinmei United Plaza (999 Pudong South Road), and Zhongrong International Mall (1068 Pudong South Road, both Huangpi South Road Station and Dongchang Road Station on Line 2). There's also shopping at 96 Square (796 Dongfang Road, Century Avenue Station on Metro Lines 2, 4, and 6).
Known as "China's No. 1 Commercial Street," it is the oldest commercial street in Shanghai and was known as "Ten Miles of Foreign Lands" before liberation. It stretches from the Bund in the east to Xizang Middle Road in the west. It boasts over 100 time-honored specialty stores, modern commercial buildings, and shopping malls, including the No. 1 Food Store, Lao Jiefu, Bao Daxiang, Century-old shops like Henry and Wu Liangcai. Southern goods stores are concentrated along Nanjing Road.
Transportation: Renming Square Station on Lines 1, 2, 8, and 10; Jiujiang Road and Huanghe Road Station on Buses 20, 37, 330, and 921; Jiujiang Road and Zhejiang Middle Road Station on Buses 20, 37, 49, 167, 330, and 921; People's Square (Fuzhou Road Station) on Buses 18, 49, 167, 312, 318, 802, and 930; Tunnel Night Snack Line; and Xinchuan Express Line.
Nearby attractions: The Bund
This is the western extension of Nanjing Road Commercial Street. It has stores that cater to mass consumption as well as luxury stores with affordable prices, such as Plaza 66, Meilong Town Plaza, and Jiuguang Department Store.
Transportation: Nanjing East Road Station, Nanjing West Road Station, Jing'an Temple Station, bus No. 20, 37, 76, 57, etc.
It is a famous commercial street in Shanghai, with many famous stores and specialty stores, including high-end office buildings such as Hong Kong Plaza and Shanghai Plaza, computer plazas such as Bainaohui and Cyber Plaza, and comprehensive shopping malls such as Pacific Department Store Huaihai Store, Shanghai Times Square, Parkson, Printemps, Erbai Yongxin, and Huating Isetan.
Transportation: Subway Line 1, Shaanxi South Road Station; Bus No. 42, 146, 167, 320, 911, 920, 926, 986, Huaihai Middle Road, Sinan Road Station
Located in Hongkou District, this street is known as the "Commercial Street for the Common People" for its predominantly high-quality, mid-range to low-priced merchandise. It's home to shopping malls like Dongbao Department Store and Printemps, digital plazas like Hongtu Sanbao, and a host of mid-range and low-end brand stores.
Transportation: Subway Line 10, Sichuan North Road Station; Buses 18, 21, 52, 854, and 939, Sichuan North Road East Baoxing Road Station
Connecting Huaihai Road and Nanjing Road, this street is brimming with character. Small shops with diverse decor styles line the street, creating a dazzling array of shops. While each shop is small, each boasts unique items, priced at a fraction of what you'd pay at a major department store.
Transportation: Subway Lines 1 and 10 to Shaanxi South Road Station; Buses 24, 41, 104, 146, 304, and 955 to Shaanxi South Road and Huaihai Middle Road Station; Buses 167, 320, 911, 920, and 926 to Huaihai Middle Road and Shaanxi South Road Station
Located in People's Square subway station, diagonally across from the Shibaiyi store on Nanjing Road, Dimei Shopping Center offers a wide variety of goods, including quirky accessories, unique shoes and bags, and clothes covered in lace and sequins.
Getting there: Metro Line 1, People's Square Station
Stretching from Henan North Road in the east to Zhejiang North Road in the west and Shanxi North Road in the south, it forms a "T" shape, stretching 680 meters. It's Shanghai's epicenter for fashion shopper shopping. When you're on Qipu Road, don't miss out on finding the best bargains others haven't seen. Then, bargain hard, aiming for your desired price. On weekends, after closing time, merchants often hawk a portion of their wares along the street, offering astonishingly low prices.
Transportation: Metro Line 10 Tiantong Road Station, Buses 14, 15, 25, 66, 100, and 306 Henan North Road Haining Road Station, Buses 19 and 25 Tiantong Road Henan North Road Station
Located at the intersection of Liuhe Road and Dongtai Road in Huangpu District, this street, renowned both domestically and internationally for its antique handicrafts, is known as Shanghai's "Liulichang." It primarily sells antique handicrafts, including porcelain, jade, bronze, wood, calligraphy and paintings, the "School Treasures," and other miscellaneous items. Each shop here boasts a unique and distinctive decor.
Transportation: Take bus No. 17 or 864 and get off at Dongtai Road Station
Duty-free shops are only available to outbound passengers, so they're only found on international flights. They're concentrated in the international departure area near Gates 15-20. Sunrise Duty Free carries world-class cigarettes, alcohol, perfumes, and a wide variety of cosmetics. Oriental Duty Free specializes in luggage, leather goods, watches, clothing, and other general merchandise, as well as a variety of duty-free food.
Transportation: Pudong Airport Express Bus and Maglev Train