Shanghai is one of the most prosperous cities in the world where you can buy almost anything. The shopping malls in the main shopping streets, Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road offer so many international brand-names.
But if you are not interested in fashion and prefer shopping at outdoor markets, try Shanghai's numerous flee markets. Beneath Shanghai's magnificent shopping malls, department stores and boutiques, flourish numerous flee markets. The outdoor bazaar at Yuyuan Garden sells various souvenirs and art & crafts while the markets the "Cultural Street Market" on Fuzhou Road, the "Antique Street Market" on Dongtai Road and " Clothes street market on Shimen Road are traditional Chinese open-air markets. Featured products include Dough Sculpture, Shanghai Embroidery, Jiading Yellow Grass Knitting and Shanghai Silk. Have a unique shopping experience at outdoor markets to see the old traditional side of Shanghai, which opposite to its glorious appearance.
List of shopping areas in Shanghai
Nanjing Road
Huaihai Road
Curio Street at Dongtai Road
Tips
The visitor to Shanghai will be pleased to know that street names are given in Pinyin (Chinese rendered in a Western alphabet), which makes navigating a breeze. Moreover, many of Shanghai's principal streets are named after other prominent cities and provinces in China.