China's Most Famous Shopping Street
Plan My Trip →Nanjing Road is China's most famous shopping street — a 5.5-kilometer avenue running from the Bund to People's Square, lined with department stores, brand shops, and a century of history. Here's your guide.
Nanjing Road has two sections: Nanjing East Road (the pedestrian shopping street from People's Square to the Bund) and Nanjing West Road (an upscale shopping district). Both offer world-class shopping.
The eastern section is a broad pedestrian mall — the 'No. 1 Commercial Street of China' — thronged with shoppers day and night. Department stores, flagship stores, and food courts line the way.
Nanjing Road has been Shanghai's premier shopping street since the 19th century, when the city's international settlements made it a showcase of commerce. Its colonial-era buildings now house modern stores.
From international luxury brands to Chinese specialties (silk, tea, crafts), Nanjing Road has it all. Look for the historic No. 1 Department Store and the modern malls near the Bund.
The street is lined with restaurants, snack shops, and tea houses. Try the Shanghai specialties and the classic milk tea while you shop. The street is especially atmospheric after dark when the signs light up.
Nanjing Road is served by multiple metro stations (Nanjing East Road, Nanjing West Road, People's Square). Walking from the Bund along the pedestrian street is the classic way to experience it.