Shopping

This is one of Shanghai's delightful little shops where arts and crafts are available. Beautiful silk cloth, ceramics, paintings, Cultural Revolution posters, decoration pieces and furniture are on display for purchase.

This is a department store for the well off Shanghai resident. There are many boutiques, clothes shops and fashion designers such as Espirit who have set up shop here. In addition, some arts and crafts are also available.

This is arguably one of Shanghai's most renowned department stores probably because it dates back to the 1930s. Everything is available here but prices are usually exorbitant. Nevertheless stop over to check out the cosmetics, sports gear, electronic equipment, jewelry, toy shops, boutiques etc.

Some of the most well known designer labels are available here from Louis Vuitton and Cerruti to Cartier.

Some of the most well known designer labels are available here from Guess and Swatch to Nike. Local designers have also set up shop here.

The Friendship Store sells everything you can conceive of from books and antiques to clothes, jewelry and accessories- you name it. Prices are high but still more reasonable than other department stores in Shanghai.

This mall sells branded Western clothing and accessories at much more affordable prices.

This is the best store to buy silk which though pricey guarantees the best quality. Unstitched as well as stitched Chinese silk is available in beautiful colors and elaborate designs.

This well known shop sells antiques. Prices are steep but quality is assured.

This well known market comprises of numerous stalls and vendors all selling pearls. Prices are moderate and lower than other shops.

This shop sells Chinese teapots and world famous Chinese tea- there is a vast variety of teas to choose from, so do stop here.

This hall is renowned for the Indigo Batik known as Nankeen that it sells. The prints are fabulous and available in the form of unstitched cloth, shirts and tablecloths.