French Concession
Bruce Ren is an awesome traditional cobbler who will make you the custom-made kicks you've always dreamed of. He'll also make shoes for people with larger…
Must-see shopping in Shanghai
Shanghai
You'll find gorgeous vibrant-coloured ceramics, cloisonné and lacquer, in pieces that celebrate traditional Chinese forms while adding a modern and deco…
French Concession
Good spot to pick up imported cereals at reasonable prices, plus rare items like avocados (for the bargain price of ¥10) and other imported goodies like…
French Concession
This Tianzifang shop has been in business for over a decade, selling rows of original vintage glasses frames from the 1940s to the 1990s, plus old watches…
Shanghai Book Traders Used Books
The Bund & People's Square
This tiny used bookstore stocks back issues of Time, Elle and Vogue, along with three walls of well-priced used English-language books, from Balzac to Dan…
Shanghai
This tea shop has a good collection of pǔ'ěr cakes (aged fermented tea from Yunnan), as well as loose-leaf oolong, white and herbal teas. The backroom…
Shanghai
Local style mavens XinleLu.com have ventured into the offline world with this original showroom, displaying the best of their hand-picked bags, shoes and…
Shanghai
Always busy, this gargantuan shopping mall is also ultrahandy for its dining options, its supermarket in the basement, a kids’ arcade on the 6th floor and…
French Concession
The Taiwanese brand sells midrange bikes and is an option for those who don't have WePay and thus can't use the city bike scheme. Bikes start at around …
French Concession
Miao embroidery from southwest China. Plus indigo-die items, jewellery from indigenous communities, bags, gifts and trinkets, and custom clothing.
French Concession
Little neighbourhood bike shop, selling new and secondhand models for cruising around town. It also fixes flats and does quick tune-ups.
French Concession
Top bottle shop, with a decent array of local and imported beers and lots of vintage whiskies.
Shanghai Old City
Having silk shirts, dresses and cashmere coats tailor-made for a song is one of Shanghai’s great indulgences. This three-storey building, one of several…
French Concession
Heirloom’s staple is a range of vibrant, stylish and LA glam-influenced clutches, satchels and handbags, as well as sneakers and smaller accessories such…
Shanghai
Set in the M50 complex, this simple photography gallery shares a space with Osoi Design and sells abstract photos. Many present close-ups of the…
Shanghai Old City
There’s a permanent antique market here on the 1st and 2nd floors, but the place really gets humming for the Ghost Market on Sunday at dawn, when sellers…
Tong Han Chun Traditional Medicine Store
Shanghai Old City
An intriguing emporium of elixirs, infusions and remedies, this place has been selling Chinese medicinal cures since 1783. There’s a vast range here,…
Hongkou & North Shanghai
Consisting of two run-down, rabbit-warren department stores surrounding the North Henan Rd intersection, Qipu Market is where ordinary Shanghainese go…
Shanghai
Fed by the metro station below ground, Grand Gateway 66 is a vast, airy space and one of Shanghai’s high-end malls. It has a wide range of designer and…
Hongkou & North Shanghai
Explore this Duolun Rd shop, where shelves spill over with all manner of historic collectables from pre-Liberation China: books and catalogs, 1950s maps…
Hongkou & North Shanghai
While Joy City’s main attraction is the Sky Ring perched on the roof, the mall itself isn’t a bad place to while away an hour or two. Midrange shops…
Shanghai
Staff outnumber shoppers at this upmarket mall, featuring fake palms, a live pianist and an entire line-up of haute-couture fashion brands straight from…
Shanghai No 1 Department Store
The Bund & People's Square
Opened in 1936, the Shanghai No 1 Department Store was formerly known as the Sun Company and was one of East Nanjing Rd’s big department stores (with Wing…
French Concession
Muji fans will love Shanghai's flagship store (the largest in mainland China), spread over three floors and stocking everything from the usual stationery,…
Xingguang Photography Equipment
French Concession
There are six floors of photography equipment here. While prices vary (you need to bargain; no guarantees) there are some good buys awaiting among the…
Shanghai
Sumptuous Shanghai Tang’s shops add splashes of vibrant colour to the greyest of Shanghai days: elegant blouses, vivacious silk dresses, gorgeous tops,…
Jingling Musical Instrument St
The Bund & People's Square
One of several streets in Shanghai specialising in a single item, hereit's all about musical instruments. On either side of the road are shops selling all…
French Concession
A range of tea, a large selection of clay teapots and free tastings are a few reasons to stop by this shop. Not much English is spoken, but the owner is…
Shanghai
Imported goodies from shampoo to Champagne, Scrumpy Jack cider, spam, Stolichnaya, Trappist Chimay beer, cheeses, wines and other treats for homesick…
Shanghai
Mid-sized mall with a huge Hershey's chocolate store and a handy branch of Food Republic on the 6th floor. On the 5th floor, there's an SFC Cinema, which…
French Concession
Every piece at this concept store has been carefully curated, from the copper watering cans from England, French scented candles and beautiful charcoal…
Shanghai
Set in the M50 complex is this sleek boutique filled with ready-to-wear haute-couture minimalist creations by the award-winning socialist and feminist…
French Concession
Part concept store, part cafe, the ultra-modern Beast sells independent fragrances, lotions and ointments, plus cute makeup items, room diffusers and…
Shanghai
Stationery shop selling cute items for your every writing need, from little design diaries to coloured pens and dumpling-shaped pencil sharpeners as well…
French Concession
The divine smell of this little shop hits you from the street. It's well-stocked with herbal essential oils, plus handmade potions, candles and local…
Hongqiao International Pearl City
Shanghai
Popular with expats, the 2nd floor of this market has a selection of freshwater and saltwater pearls that is worth a browse. There’s a relaxed atmosphere…
The Bund & People's Square
This seven-floor Singapore-owned mall is the most popular shopping destination by People’s Square, with everything from clothes to electronics and toys…
French Concession
A vast selection of fine Chinese teas is sold here, from green tea to oolong and rare teas from around the Middle Kingdom. No English is spoken.
