Shopping

Shanghai is a 'shopping paradise'! One of the first things you will notice about Shanghai is how trendy the young people are. Shanghai is famous for its clothing and fashions. Products are of great quality and come for a good price.

Fancy Shopping Places: Nanjing East Road and Huaihai Road are known for its mid-scale to high class department stores and boutiques.

 
Yuyuan Market
The Yuyuan Garden Market sells gold jewelry, Chinese arts and souvenirs. Shops in this area imitate ancient buildings and temples in Yangtze River Region. The magnificent Yuyuan Garden is eminently worth a visit. Take a look at the jewelry stores there.

Recommended Goods:

Chinese silk
Shanghai is one of China's most important regions for silk production and export therefore the city is a great place to pick up some good deals while in China. The variety of silk fabrics available is astounding. Silk of various grades, satin, damask silk, silk gauze, brocade, crape, velvet, spun silk, and sheer silk are all available.

Gold and silver jewelry
Shanghainese are good at business and are growing wealthier by the day. Jewelry stores filled with gold, platinum, and silver can be found all over the city. The most favored metals are gold and platinum.

Weaving and Embroidery
In Shanghai, one can find excellent weaving and embroidery in many different styles. Shanghai rugs are finely detailed creations with traditional motifs and designs, and are mainly made by hand with wool. Rugs and carpets of silk are also made in Shanghai. Silk tapestries made in Shanghai are characterized by their smooth feel and traditional Chinese scenes and subjects such as mountains and lakes.

 
Jade and ivory carvings
Shanghai jade and ivory carvings are relatively famous throughout China. Jade, a beautiful stone, comes in an array of colors and can be carved in many styles. In Shanghai, popular styles include figurines, birds, beasts, and decorated bottles. In fact, jade bottles are very Chinese and might make an excellent addition to your home's decor.