Nanjing Road

Nanjing Road Overview

One of the world's busiest shopping streets, stretching from the Bund to Jing'an Temple. Features major department stores, international brands, and local specialty shops. Perfect for experiencing Shanghai's vibrant commercial atmosphere.

Nanjing Road is Shanghai's most famous shopping street and one of the world's busiest pedestrian streets. Stretching over 5.5 kilometers from the Bund in the east to Jing'an Temple in the west, this iconic street is a must-visit destination for shoppers and tourists alike.

What makes Nanjing Road special is its vibrant commercial atmosphere. The street is lined with major department stores like Shanghai No.1 Department Store and New World Department Store, international brands from around the world, and local specialty shops offering traditional Chinese goods. It's a perfect place to experience Shanghai's unique blend of East and West.

Huangpu District

2-3 hours

Free

All Year

Traditional Pastries Food Hall Toys & Culture Heritage Buildings

Must Shop: Traditional Pastry & Souvenir Shops

1. Shendacheng - Classic Shanghai pastries: Tiaotou cake, Shuangniang rice ball, green rice cake, fresh meat wonton. Soft and sweet traditional flavors.
2. Shaowansheng - Specialty marinated foods: Drunken crab, marinated chicken, marinated edamame, pickled hairtail, yellow snail. Authentic Shanghai marinated flavor.
3. Sanyang South Goods - Dried goods and specialties: Jinhua ham, sesame walnut powder, preserved fruits, osmanthus sugar lotus root.
4. Zhenlaoda Fang - Pastry king: Fresh meat mooncake, red bean paste cake, seaweed cracker, salt and pepper cake, egg yolk cake.

Shendacheng

Shaowansheng

Sanyang South Goods

Zhenlaoda Fang

Must Try: First Food Store Collection

1. Xinghualou - Cantonese dim sum: Barbecue pork pastry, preserved meat clay pot rice, osmanthus cake.
2. Dushe Noodles - Rich flavored noodles: Spicy noodles, fatty intestine noodles, bullfrog noodles, fried pork chop.
3. Yongfeng Noodles - Traditional soup noodles: Braised pork noodles, fried fish noodles, pork chop noodles.
4. Laobanzhai - Century-old restaurant: Saury fish noodles, pork jelly, braised fish head.
5. Dexing Restaurant - Authentic Shanghai noodles: Braised pork noodles, fried eel noodles.
6. Huxi Old Alley Noodles - Popular noodles: Clam liver noodles, large intestine noodles, kidney noodles.
7. Xiaoyang Shengjian - Popular pan-fried buns: Fresh meat and crab roe shengjian, curry soup.
8. Dahuchun - Original water shengjian: Plain water pan-fried buns, three-flavor siomai, chicken soup.
9. Lai De Dia Youdunzi - Street snacks: Radish cake, red bean paste cake, stinky tofu.

Xinghualou

Dushe Noodles

Yongfeng Noodles

Laobanzhai

Dexing Restaurant

Huxi Old Alley Noodles

Xiaoyang Shengjian

Dahuchun

Lai De Dia Youdunzi

Must Explore: Toys & Cultural Creativity

1. Chiikawa Flagship Store - Mainland's first store! 2000 sqm IP paradise with 3 floors, extensive merchandise selection.
2. Pop Mart Flagship Store - Full collection of blind boxes, Shanghai exclusive figures, interactive installations.
3. TOPTOY Global Flagship - One-stop toy destination: figures, blind boxes, building blocks. Global exclusive items.
4. ZX Creative Space - ACG hub: Anime/manga shops, figure models, doujin merchandise. Otaku paradise!
5. M&M's World - Giant M&M wall, fun candy dispenser, DIY custom M&M's. Perfect for photos!
6. Moge - Stationery & gifts: Hello Kitty limited postcards, perfect souvenirs.
7. New World Daimaru Department Store - Asia's only golden spiral escalator spanning 1-6 floors. Breathtaking visual design!
8. Waitan Legend - New 2025 Bund-themed cultural shop. Features Shanghai's iconic five-masted sand boat, combining exhibition, shopping, and photo spots.

Chiikawa Flagship Store

Moge

New World Daimaru

Pop Mart

TOPTOY

Waitan Legend

ZX Creative Space

M&M's World

Must Photograph: Heritage Building Guide

1. Bund Origin - Historical waterfront area with colonial-era buildings.
2. Shamei Building - Historic Art Deco landmark, now cultural center.
3. Swatch Art Peace Hotel - Contemporary art center in restored heritage building.
4. Holy Trinity Cathedral - Neo-Gothic church, Shanghai's oldest Anglican church.
5. Lihé Foreign Firm - Historic trading firm building with classic European architecture.
6. Shen Bao Building (THE PRESS) - Former newspaper headquarters, now a stylish cafe.
7. Bund International Architecture Exhibition - Iconic skyline with 52 historical buildings.

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Lihé Foreign Firm

Shen Bao Building

Shamei Building

Swatch Art Peace Hotel

Detailed Information

Location

East Nanjing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Opening Hours

• Daily: 10:00 - 22:00 (stores)
• Street: Anytime

Best Time to Visit

October - November (spring-like weather) and March - May

Evening visits (19:00-21:00) for light shows

Tickets

Entrance: Free

Shopping: Varies by store

Reservation Information

• No reservation needed

Transportation

• Metro: Lines 1, 2, 8, 10
• Bus: Multiple lines available
• Walking: Easy access