Nanjing Road

Introduction 

Nanjing Road is the premier shopping street in China starting from the Bund in the east and ending in the west at the junction of west Yan'an Street covering and area of 5.5 km. Over the years it has been reconstructed to undergo significant changes where ancient stores still remain standing although they are no longer dominant because the market is now dominated by over 600 businesses including ultra-modern shopping malls, theaters, cafes, restaurants, specialty stores and world-class hotels. The pedestrian section of Nanjing East Road is the popular section receiving thousands of visitors every single day while Nanjing West Road right after the Peoples Square Metro Station is also a renowned section. 

Things to do and see on a visit 

Shopping 

Visitors can satisfy their shopping appetite at both traditional department stores and the latest fashion stores. Currently there are at least 600 running businesses in the area offering latest fashion designs and quality merchandise. There are upscale stores like Mont Blanc, Dunhill, Tiffany and Omega. On local stores, visitors can shop for jade, silk products, wool and embroidery.

Amongst the historical shops along on east Nanjing Road are Duo Yun Xuan selling paintings and Chinese calligraphy, Guanlong Photographic Equipment Company selling photography equipment, Shanghai Laojiefu Department selling different fabrics, silk products and fashionable cloths, Lao Feng Xiang Jewellers selling souvenirs, gifts and jewellery and Heng Da Li Clocks and Watches Company selling high end clocks and watches and Cai Tong De Pharmacy selling Chinese Traditional Medicine.

On West Nanjing Road there is the Shanghai New World Company with shopping malls, dining areas, entertainment centers and also houses Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, HKRI Taikoo Hui with many restaurants and over 250 brands, Jiuguang Department Store with shopping areas, entertainment areas, dining areas, CITIC Square with dining and fashion areas, Starbucks Reserve Roaster which the largest Starbucks store in the world with coffee bars, tea bars, pastry and roaster, Plaza 66 with high end stores like Fendi, Chanel, Hugo boss, Hawkes, Celine, Louis Vuitton and Bvlgari, Shanghai Center with luxury stores like Gucci, Paul & Shark and Salvatore Ferragamo and TAG Heuer for the Swiss watch brand.

The modern malls such as Shanghai Landmark sell accessories and homewares, Shanghai Sports Goods General Shop selling all sorts of sporting equipment, Hualian Commercial Building also selling fashion accessories and Shanghai no.1 Department Store. 

Food

At Nanjing Road visitors can taste the most authentic and tasty Shanghai snacks from time horned brands. There are food stalls such as Shanghai First Food Hall with different local snacks and traditional cakes, Shen Da Cheng serving moon cakes with meat fillings, Zhen Lao Da Fang serving smoked fish and moon cakes, Wangjiasha Pastry Shop serving all sorts of desserts, special snacks normally served on traditional Chinese festivals and wontons and Shao Wan Shen serving the best wine cured crabs and mud snails.

Riding the Dangdang sightseeing tram

Taking the tram creates a memorable experience for visitors to view Nanjing Road different sections. The tram operates from 8:30 to 10:00 pm daily and a single trip lasts for 10 minutes. 

Night view

When darkness covers Nanjing Road, neon lights light up its fascinating skyline of the lively street with upscale buildings, street vendors, live bands, open-air restaurants and bars. The street is a beehive of activities at night with visitors strolling, relaxing, people watching and even shopping.