Shanghai’s best shopping venues

Synopsis

From mammoth and glitzy shopping malls and multi-storeyed department stores, to independent stores selling the most innovative bric-a-brac—shopping in Shanghai can be lots of fun. While more serious shoppers should head to spots l … Read more

From mammoth and glitzy shopping malls and multi-storeyed department stores, to independent stores selling the most innovative bric-a-brac—shopping in Shanghai can be lots of fun. While more serious shoppers should head to spots like Xujiahui Shopping District (an area famous for selling big fashion brands and electronic gadgets at competitive prices) and Superbrand Mall (the largest shopping mall in the Pudong district), those who prefer to wander and browse at a leisurely pace can just walk through the city streets to discover precious little stores like Piling Palang (stocked with the most beautiful Chinese pottery products) and Spin for unusually designed ceramics. Read less