Shanghai is an economic hub, which is growing at
a pace that is unmatched. The commercial and financial center, is
hence one of the best places in China to empty your pockets and take
away goods available in the Shanghai markets. In fact today
providing the best of shopping experience has become an integral
part of the Shanghai tourism industry. Across Shanghai one can find
shopping destinations of diverse interests. Here, on one hand you
will find complexes providing almost everything you can think of
buying, under one roof and on the other hand you will also find
specialized markets offering you just one good.
Shanghai being one of the most important international centers of
the People's Republic of China, boasts of few of the best markets
and shopping destinations in the world. Here you will find world
class up street shopping complexes and as well as street vendors
selling goods to visitors. The shopping areas in Shanghai are
divided into 'four streets and four cities'. It is here that one
will find all the action associated with shopping. The Nanjing Road,
which is one of the four shopping streets of Shanghai today, enjoys
the reputation of being the number one commercial street of China.
The North Sichuan Road is the choice of the masses in the city as it
offers excellent affordable merchandise. The Huaihai road on the
other hand like the Nanjing Road is an expensive shopping
destination, featuring top designer brands from across the globe.
Finally the Middle Tibet road is the one, from where you can satisfy
your taste buds as well as get inexpensive souvenirs to take back
home.
Shanghai also has well planned four cities to grant the tourists a
satisfying shopping experience. The four famous shopping cities of
Shanghai are Yuyuan shopping city, Xujiahui shopping city, Jiali
sleepless city and New Shangahi shopping city. The Yuyuan shopping
city will offer the visitors authentic Chinese goods ranging from
local handicrafts, jewellery, jade wares and antiques. At the
Xujiahui shopping city one can get both expensive and middle range
priced items. Jiali Sleepless city, facing the Shanghai Railway
station is one of the most bustling commercial areas of China. And
at the New Shanghai shopping city, one will get an unmatched
shopping experience, as the entire zone is surrounded by a variety
of retail outlets. There are also other markets and streets apart
from these eight places mentioned above, from where you can shop
extensively. The Dongtai Road Antique market is a must visit if you
have always been an art collector and intend to take some decorative
item for your home. People who are longing to buy footwear, the
North Shaanxi Road is going to be an ideal place for them as here
you will find original styles at a moderate price. To shop for
clothes, it would be best to pay a visit to Xiangyang Road market.
Shanghai is a shopper's paradise, with various
bustling commercial streets and shopping centres beckoning the visitor.
Given below is a complete shopping guide for Shanghai visitors.