Must-see shopping in Shanghai Old City

  • Pedestrians and traffic on Shanghai Old Street, remnant of a bygone age, Fuxing, Shanghai, China, Asia

    Old Street

    Shanghai Old City

    This renovated Qing dynasty stretch of Middle Fangbang Rd is lined with specialist tourist shops, spilling forth with shadow puppets, jade jewellery,…

  • South Bund Fabric Market

    Shanghai Old City

    This old building with more than 100 stalls is one of the best and easiest fabric markets for tourists as many of the stallholders speak a little English…

  • Chinese Colorful Flower Silk Scarves Yuyuan Shanghai China

    Shiliupu Fabric Market

    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…

  • Fuyou Antique Market

    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,…