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.
Nanjing Road Pictures
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Travelers' Voices on Nanjing Road
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Jun. 23,2009 01:45 Reply
Ms.shao(indonesia) said:
omg...I better be careful thre... did they sell shoes??? likes nike or other esp: sneakers
Jun. 23,2009 03:56
Ms.Ruth(China) replied:
Of course, it's a very famous shopping street.
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Jun. 5,2009 12:31 Reply
Mr.MHELZ(Philippines) said:
I HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME HERE IN SHANGHAI.THANKS FOR THE HELP.THIS SATURDAY.I HAVE WHOLE DAY TO VISIT OTHER GREAT PLACES.UNTIL SUNDAY.WHEW!
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May. 29,2009 21:07 Reply
Mr.Mhelz(Philippines) said:
i am going to shanghai china.i'll be there for 9 days. but i'll be free on the weekend.I am so excited to see different historical landmarks located in shanghai.I am so excited to buy some stuff there also.Can u email to me some suggestions on how would i enjoy my stay in china?thanks. and i would also want to know if it is safe to go around shanghai despite the A(H1N1) isssue?
Jun. 3,2009 22:46
Ms.Sisley replied:
hi, maybe my tour line there could help you:
Day 1: Chenghuangmiao-->Yuyuan Garden-->shopping in Huaihai Road->Portman Acrobatic Show at night/Xintiandi for Shanghai nightlife
Day 2: Shanghai Museum->Nanjing Road (visiting&shopping)->The Bund->across the Huangpu River to visit Oriental Pearl Tower->view in modern Pudong
Traveling in China is safe now, so need no need to worry about H1N1 too much!
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Jun. 1,2009 11:28 Reply
Ms.wendy(singapore) said:
do we need to negotiate for price before broading any of the taxi in shanghai?
how much is it for pudong airport to east nanjing lu?
Jun. 1,2009 22:31
Mr.Qi replied:
No need to negotiate, it is metered. Just choose good-looking and reliable cab with clear 'Taxi' sign. Generally speaking, Shanghai taxi is canonical. No exception for some long routes that allow price negotiatioin. From the airport to East Nanjing Rd will cost you CNY150 for 40 km. Good Luck.
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May. 27,2009 00:01 Reply
Mrs.Luly(Australia) said:
How far is it from the International port cruise terminal to Nanjing Road?
Are there taxis available at the cruise terminal?
May. 27,2009 03:59
Ms.Jeans replied:
Well, the Nanjing Road could be reached from the terminal within 20 minutes on foot, very close to each other. Yes, taxi is available there. The fare should be around 20yuan.
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Feb. 18,2009 02:52 Reply
Ms.Vuyo(South Africa) said:
I will be going to Qipu road, looking for market place for clothes pls help to advise with safe good hotels closer to there, is Qipu road also excessable to transport or rail to the Pudong air-port?
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Feb. 17,2009 05:18 Reply
Mr.Max(Ukraine) said:
Nanjing Road is not bad for shopping but, frankly speaking, you can find all those shops around the city! Nothing special! But it's just fun to walk there, even buying nothing! And for sure you should visit it at night! And if you are a lazy bone you can take a ride for only 2RMB along it...
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Feb. 13,2009 04:15 Reply
Mr.Rossi(Au) said:
I am trying to find the Phone No to contact Ramada Plaza 719 Nanjing Road East
Can you Help
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Jan. 24,2009 06:08 Reply
Ms.Anna(Singapore) said:
I mean, shopping there is really great, from what my friends have told me. A lil' typo there.
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Jan. 24,2009 06:06 Reply
Ms.Anna(Singapore) said:
I'm heading to Nanjing Road at around 10/02/09! Is there anything else for me to look out for? And are the stuff there worth buying? I heard that shopping there is really friend, from what my friends told me.