Shanghai

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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.

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Showing 1–12 of 12 shopping spots

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Madam Mao's dowry

Beautiful silk cloth, ceramics, paintings, Cultural Revolution posters, decoration pieces and furniture are on display for purchase.

Isetan

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.

Shanghai's Number 1 Department Store

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.

Raffles City

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.

Friendship Store

The Friendship Store sells everything you can conceive of from books and antiques to clothes, jewelry and accessories- you name it.

Westgate Mall

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

Silk King

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.

Hu & Hu

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

Pearl Village

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

Huangshan Tea Company

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

Chinese Printed Blue Nankeen Exhibition Hall

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.