Must-see shopping in 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…

Explore this Duolun Rd shop, where shelves spill over with all manner of historic collectables from pre-Liberation China: books and catalogs, 1950s maps…

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…

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…

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…

Muji fans will love Shanghai's flagship store (the largest in mainland China), spread over three floors and stocking everything from the usual stationery,…

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…

Sumptuous Shanghai Tang’s shops add splashes of vibrant colour to the greyest of Shanghai days: elegant blouses, vivacious silk dresses, gorgeous tops,…

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…

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…

Imported goodies from shampoo to Champagne, Scrumpy Jack cider, spam, Stolichnaya, Trappist Chimay beer, cheeses, wines and other treats for homesick…

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…

Every piece at this concept store has been carefully curated, from the copper watering cans from England, French scented candles and beautiful charcoal…

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…

Part concept store, part cafe, the ultra-modern Beast sells independent fragrances, lotions and ointments, plus cute makeup items, room diffusers and…

Stationery shop selling cute items for your every writing need, from little design diaries to coloured pens and dumpling-shaped pencil sharpeners as well…

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…

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…

This seven-floor Singapore-owned mall is the most popular shopping destination by People’s Square, with everything from clothes to electronics and toys…

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.