Shanghai, nicknamed “Paris of the East”, is perfect for shoppers who love high fashion down to those who are looking to for a great bargain. As you travel around the city, you’ll find that shopping take form in large shopping plazas that carry designer brands, you may see boutiques along the streets that are local retailers or you may find large markets that sell specific products like clothing mart, toy mart or jewelry mart, etc. There are surprises everywhere as you look around.

How about a road map for the serious shoppers out there!

Nanjing Road- it’s a well-known street for shoppers. East Nanjing Road near the Bund has Shanghai department stores and you’ll also find plazas that sell mainly electronics; while West Nanjing Road has is by People’s Park and Jing’an Temple where you’ll find high end shopping centers. On either side of the road, you’ll find yourself surrounded by great restaurants for you to rest and dine after shopping.

HuaiHai Road- If you are looking for luxury products, you can find them on HuaiHai Road, home to major shopping plazas with stores that sell Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, etc.Maison Mode, a must see if you are shopping for high end clothing.

If you are looking to shop and dine, you must visit Xintiandi, which is lined with restaurants and cafes with a great ambience. By night, it’s a great place to meet up with friends to go dancing.

Qipu Lu- bargain shoppers, the clothing market in Qipu Lu is for you. It is a large building with a few stories that looks like a large swap meet where vendors sell the latest fashion at low prices. Even at the prices proposed by the vendors, you can probably bargain down further if you stay firm. It’s a fun place to see where locals find their discounted clothing and accessories.

Shanghai Science & Technology Museum- below the Museum there is market that replaced “Xiang Yang Market”, formerly a market that sold knock-off products. You’ll be able to find everything from souvenirs, clothing, electronics, purses, jewelry and all types of random products there.

Where to stay in Shanghai

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

The Ritz Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is located in Shanghai’s Pudong neighborhood, close to Super Brand Mall, The Bund, and Oriental Pearl Tower. Nearby points of interest also include Pudong Riverside Promenade and Park and Jin Mao Tower. Hotel Features. Dining options at The Ritz Carlton Shanghai, Pudong include 4 restaurants. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves full breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Spa amenities include spa services and beauty services. This 5 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and limo/town car service. Wireless and wired high speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply).

This Shanghai property has 18299 square feet of event space consisting of conference/meeting rooms. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first come, first served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include gift shops/newsstands and laundry facilities. The property has designated areas for smoking. Guestrooms. 285 air conditioned guestrooms at The Ritz Carlton Shanghai, Pudong feature iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds come with signature bedding and Frette Italian sheets. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, televisions, makeup/shaving mirrors, and bathrobes. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to complimentary newspapers and safes, guestrooms offer multi line phones with voice mail. 42 inch LCD televisions have DVD players. Also included are hair dryers and clock radios. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Self parking fee: CNY 80 per dayValet parking fee: CNY 10 per hourFull breakfast fee: CNY 238 per person (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Looking local Chinese shopping areas, you can visit any of these plazas noted at the “Four Cities” in Shanghai.

1. Yuyuan Shopping City
2. Zujiahui Shopping City
3. New Shanghai Shopping City
4. Jiali Sleepless City

If you are looking to have clothing custom made, you can always purchase the fabric at the local fabric market located at Lujiabang Road, the largest fabric outlet in Shanghai. Tailor shops can be found on Duojia road, Maoming Road or Changle Road. One recommendation is going to KATANO on Maoming Road. This shop has been making custom suits, shirts and men’s attire for over 82 years! Make sure you reserve enough time when having clothing made for you, taking into consider a few fittings before you have your final product.