Specialized markets and streets - 10 addresses to (re) discover in Shanghai!

Shanghai is a sprawling city and it is sometimes difficult to navigate, especially when you are looking for a particular product.But the megalopolis has an advantage, that of gathering in the same street, (or contemporary "verticized" version in the same Mall!) The sellers of a category of articles.If some addresses are known to everyone, such as the fabric market or the electronics market, others are worth the (re) discovered!

Fuzhou read for books

Near People Square, La Fuzhou Lu is called "La Rue des Libraires" by the Shanghaians.Throughout this artery, small and large bookstores are grouped as well as many paperwork.School supplies or Chinese calligraphy tools, you will find your happiness here: wide choice of brushes of all hairs (perfect for memory gifts!) But also papers, envelopes, and the famous large square leaves to practice Chinese writing.For books, comics and magazines, cards and plans of Shanghai, you will find a choice...Including in English or even French!- at Shanghai Book City.Take the top floor.Opposite, take a look inside the Shanghai Classics Librairie, one of the hundred most prestigious bookstores in Fine Arts in China.

Fuzhou Lu will also be your privileged benchmark for ultra -fast printing of business cards or the production of personalized medals and trophies!Ideal for price discounts at the end of the year, or for corporate events.

Address: Shanghai Book City, 465 Fuzhou Lu, next to Fujian Zhong Lu.Tel: 6391 4848.Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day.

Xujiahui for electronics

For all those who have been in Shanghai for some time, Xujiahui with the reputation of being the benchmark for the purchases of electronic products.Computers, printers, mp3 players, phones, cameras, game consoles, new or used, latest shouts or bad imitation, everything goes there..But the Meiloucheng (the Mall with the ball) underwent an important renovation and the second adjoining Mall was destroyed!Sign that times change, small stands selling imitations or real electronic products (from the computer to headphones) to be gave way to shops selling clothes or gadgets of all kinds.

If you go to meiloucheng, however, it is not impossible for a Chinese to approach you to offer you a PC, iPad, or other.If you follow it, it will simply accompany you to another Mall, on the Caoxi Lu: Pacific Electronic Building.A little further south, the Buy Now shopping center, fully renovated, also offers many electronic items and gadgets, but negotiation is not necessarily possible...Take advantage of your shopping in the neighborhood to eat in the old Shanghai station!

Address: Pacific Electronic Building, 47 Caxibei Lu, line 1 Xujiahui outing 7.Buy now, 339 Caoxibei lu, line 1 xujiahui outlet 4.

Yishan lu for household equipment

Yishan Lu, or "La Rue des Toilets"!Indeed, many stores on this avenue near Xujiahui (and on the Kaixuan Lu which makes the angle) are dedicated to the interior design, in particular bathrooms (toilets, baths, showers, taps...), but also equipped kitchens, lighting and furnishing fabrics...You will find major brands there, malls like small stores that can make tailor -made.Note the Euroart Plazza which is worth the detour for the choice of fabrics, even if the style is rather Rococo.

Address: 399 Yishan Road, Line 4 Yishan Lu Exit 3.

Xujiahui, the kingdom of furnishings

Always on the side of the Yishan Lu, on the Wending Lu, to finish decorating your interior, you will find several malls bringing together furniture in all kinds: chairs, tables and armchairs in famous "red wood" dear to Chinese, children's beds,modern furniture...There is something for everyone and all prices!Finally, know that not far from there, for more basic, but sometimes more classic standards, Ikea is there!

Address: 200 Wending Lu, line 3, 4 and 9 resort Yishan Road.

Pearl market in Hongqiao

For the ladies, do not miss this market which as its name suggests, brings together pearl sellers, loops, necklaces, bracelets, all sizes forms and colors, from the most modern to the most modern.Armed up with patience to negotiate prices, and do not hesitate to compare between several shops.Other sellers offer memories and other souvenir items to complete your purchases.

Address: 3721 HongMei Lu, next to Yan'an Lu, open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Rue des Musiciens in People Square and Xuhui

The rue des Musiciens or Jinling Lu brings together around twenty stores specializing in classic and modern instruments, Chinese or other.Whether you are a confirmed or amateur music lover, walking there is a pleasure for the eyes and the ears!Finally, be aware that on the Fenyang Lu, next to the music conservatory, you will also find stores to rent or buy pianos and violins, guitars and batteries with also the possibility of taking lessons.

Address: Jinling Dong Lu, next to Guangxi Lu.Fenyang lu, Croisement Fuxing Zhong Lu.

Yu garden bazaars

As we mentioned at the exit of the Yu garden, is the yu garden bazaar.Dozens of shops sell lanterns and other typically Chinese decorations, at a low price, provided you know how to market!It is the ideal place to feel the Chinese festive atmosphere during the Chinese New Year or the Lantern festival but beware of the crowd!Do not hesitate to enter the different specialized malls, especially here for pompoms.

North of the Yu garden you will find two buildings sheltering small stalls that sell everything: we find in particular a large choice of stationery and other decorations.A word of advice: go ahead before 5 p.m. because these shops close early.

Address: Shanghai Tan Dasha, International Mansion Center, 388 Renmin RD, Sichuan Road crossroads, and opposite the commercial Building Building.

Located next to the Yu garden, the very shopping Fangbang Lu knows its share of camelots.In buildings with one or two old -fashioned floors, we can however make pretty discoveries there.Near the large door crossing the Henan Lu is the Cangbao Lou building, where the second and third floors deserve the look.Some beautiful pieces of wood are there, including boxes and miniature furniture at Zhou Wen Bao, as well as ironwork pieces a little further.

Address: Caobao Building Henan Lu Nan, Croisement Fangbang Lu.

Lujiabang lujiabang market

The manufacture Market south of the Bund is one of the favorite places for foreigners.Here everything is possible: whether you want to buy fabric per meter or redo your wardrobe!It is best to get there with a pattern, or better (and easier!), A clothing to copy, because the choice on catalog can sometimes give results...confusing.

If you have to wear the costume or the tailor every day, having your custom costumes are a symbol of refinement, because you can choose the cut, the number of buttons, the fabric, the color, and therefore print your style and youridentity in a suit also often a little too standard.Especially if you choose like some to have your initials embroidered on the pocket of your shirt!And don't forget to negotiate prices!

Address: Fabric Market, 399 Lujiabang Lu, Nancang Lu crossroads, Nanpu Metro Bridge 4.

Qipu clothing and shoes market

If you like crowd baths and low -cost fashion treasures, qipu lu is for you!Located in the north of Shanghai (Hongkou district), this market brings together several malls with luxury shops and independent sellers, who sell everything, from the winter coats.To remember the name of this avenue, tell yourself that Qipu lu begins like English Cheap (cheap)!In the smallest shops, it is not necessarily possible to try the clothes, but at the cost it costs, you can take some risks!The shoes only go to the 39, the Chinese having a small foot, and even if you are sold a pair in 40, be sure to try it because very often, the shoes cut small.

Address: 168 Qipu lu, next to Henan Bei Lu, from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m..

Children's clothing and toys market

To find children's clothes of major European brands at low prices, or a toy to offer during a birthday snack, go to this underground market in Pu'an Lu, near People Square.Again it is necessary to haggle it even if it means doing a recognition tour and compare prices.

Address: Nihong Children Clothing Market, 10 Pu'an Lu, next to Jinling Zhong Lu, opening 9:30 am to 8 pm, Line 1 Huangpinan station.

With this city tour in 10 markets, we hope to have given you enough information to find everything you need.And as the weekend arrives, we wish you a pleasant shopping!