East Nanjing Road West Nanjing Road
China's premier shopping street, 3.4-mile-long Nanjing Road, starts at the Bund in the east and ends in the west at the junction of Jingan Temple and Yan'an West Street. Today Nanjing Road is a must-see metropolitan destination attracting thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world.
After the Opium War (1839-1842), Shanghai became a treaty port. Nanjing Road was first the British Concession, then the International Settlement. Importing large quantities of foreign goods, it became the earliest shopping street in Shanghai.
Over time, Nanjing Road has been restructured, undergoing significant change. For shopping convenience, its eastern end has an all-weather pedestrian arcade. Big traditional stores no longer d
ominate the market since modern shopping malls, specialty stores, theatres, and international hotels have mushroomed on both sides of the street.
Today over 600 businesses on Nanjing road offer countless famous brands, superior quality, and new fashions. KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, and other world-famous food vendors line both sides of the street. Upscale stores include Tiffany, Mont Blanc, and Dunhill. In addition, approximately a hundred traditional stores and specialty shops still provide choice silk goods, jade, embroidery, wool, and clocks.
Open-air bars, abstract sculptures, and lingering sounds from street musicians enhance evening strolls. A trackless sightseeing train provides a comfortable tour of the night-transformed pedestrian street. Flashing neon signs illuminate the magnificent buildings and spangle the night skyline of this lively city.
Transportation:
1. To East Nanjing Road: Take bus no. 14, 33, 37, 65, 66, 108, 123, 135, 220, 251, 305, 306, 307, 314, 317, 330, 868, 910, 928, 929, 940, Tourism Bus Route 8 or Subway Line 2 and get off at East Nanjing Rd. Station.
2. To West Nanjing Road: Take bus no. 23, 24, 36, 57, 76, 128, 148, 206, 304, 323, 451, 738 or Subway Line 2 and get off at West Nanjing Rd. Station.
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Travelers' Voices on Nanjing Road
1.
Feb. 4,2010 21:02 Reply
Mrs.Baldwin(Australia) said:
We are coming to Shanghai by ship and would like to go exploring at night. Can you tell me if the shops are open then.
2.
Jan. 27,2010 06:43 Reply
Mr.ceemay(philippines) said:
hi which hotel should i checked in that is very near nanjing road? near shopping center thanks ill be shanhai on the 4th of feb. than
Jan. 28,2010 01:13
Mr.judy replied:
What are your requirements on the hotel? Do you want a five-star or just economical type? Maybe you can do a search on this page:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/shanghai-hotels.htm
Input your check-in and check-out date and then choose the location, then you will find some hotels that meet your requirements.
Jan. 28,2010 02:45
Ms.ceemay(philippines) replied:
hi thanks for the reply just a 3 star hotel just a plce where we ccan sleep whats important is near the nanjing road where shopping is just walking distance my the hotel you are going rto suggest thanks so much higly appreciated :)
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Jan. 10,2010 14:23 Reply
Mr.Koz(USA) said:
where can i play video games (just like: xbox360, PS3 or even WII)...does anyone know?
thanks
Jan. 10,2010 21:19
Mr.Simba replied:
Hi, where do you want to play these video games? On Nanjing Road? or you mean you want to buy the related softwares on Nanjing Road?
Jan. 11,2010 09:33
Mr.Koz(USA) replied:
yeah i wanna play it in Nanjing road...or any place near it.
And do you know any place that i can find other players to play with them?
thank a lot ^__^
4.
Jan. 6,2010 08:33 Reply
Mr.sachin(USA) said:
I will be in Shanghai on 20th Jan 2010 and will be staying in Pullman Shanghai Skyway Hotel. How can i visit the Nanjing road?
Thanks
Jan. 6,2010 20:37
Ms.RUBYSHIRIAL(China) replied:
why all the people want to go to nanjing road,cuz its famous ,cuz all the shops there want u come.
actually ,when u come , u can ask the people in the hotel .they will show u .
good luck
Jan. 7,2010 08:08
Mr.sachin(usa) replied:
Then do you know any specific shopping center besides Nanjing road that provides quality and cheap items?
Thanks
Jan. 7,2010 20:16
Ms.Helena replied:
Hi,Mr.sachin
Actually the hotel is not far from Nanjing Pedestiral Street. Only about 3.7km. You can take bus to their or taxi.
This page has a good introduction to nanjing road (east and west included):
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai/shopping.htm
Good luck!
5.
Dec. 21,2009 11:49 Reply
Mr.Neff(philippines) said:
How do we get here from Shanghai Vista?