Shanghai 2009
Wednesday, 15 July 2009 03:07
Written by Nishita Mehta-Jasani

---

Dongtai Lu Antique Market is a treasure trove of old coins, books, propaganda posters and curiosities where bargaining skills are required to get a good price. 87 Dongtai Lu, by Fu Xing Lu (6328 1589)

Fenshine Fashion and Accessories Plaza is a popular substitute for Xiangyang Market selling imitation branded bags, pashminas, watches and other simulated luxuries – often indistinguishable from the authentic items, although quality varies enormously. 580 Nanjing Xi Lu (5228 2372)

Honqiao Flower Market sells fresh flowers, plants, vases, planters and handicrafts. 718 Hong Jing Lu, Honqiao

Honqiao Pearl City is filled with booths selling pearls, semi-precious stones, coral and turquoise jewelry. 2nd floor Hongmei Lu, by Yan’an Lu

Nihong Kids Plaza, a vast underground kids’ market, provides a one-stop shopping venue for children’s clothes, shoes and toys. There is also an indoor play area where youngsters can romp while you shop. 10 Pu’an Lu (near Jinling Lu)

Shanghai Xin Mai Peng Electronics Market is a great cyberpunk haunt -- the place to go for gray-market technology products. 638 Qiujiang Lu, 91 Baoshan Lu, and 723 Qiujiang Lu

South Bund Fabric Market provides a wonderworld of fabrics, from silks and cottons to brocade and cashmere. The market has highly skilled tailors who can produce or reproduce just about anything made of fabric, including well-cut men’s suits and elegant evening gowns.
399 Lujiabang Lu (near Liushi Lu)

Qipu Lu Wholesale Market is overwhelmingly crowded but cheap, selling clothes, shoes, accessories. Qipu Lu, near Henan Lu

Yatai Market, the rather sterile and dull version of the old Xiangyang market, nevertheless hosts an impressive assortment of gift shops, luggage stores and knock-off items. Metro Station of the Science and Technology Museum, Pudong

Yuyuan Bazaar bustles with traders selling Chinese lanterns, chopsticks, faux silk qipaos and hongbao. The adjacent Fuyou Lu Antique Market provides another option for those in search of antique collectables. Fuyou Lu, by Jiujiachang Lu

< Prev		Next >