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Nanjing Road

Nanjing Road Pedestrian StreetNanjing Road

Time Needed: 1–2 hoursCrowd Level: Very CrowdedTicket: Free

🏛️ What It Is

China’s most famous shopping street, stretching from the Bund to Jing’an Temple. After dark, the neon lights come on and the street is bustling with people.

✨ Why Visit

Experience Shanghai’s vibrant commercial scene. Spend just a few dozen yuan at the time-honored food shops along the street to sample the flavors of Shanghai.

Tips for Visitors

Visit time-honored shops

Shen Dacheng (green rice dumplings), Dahuchun (pan-fried dumplings), Zhen Laoda Fang (pork-filled mooncakes).

Ticket Information

Price
Free
Foreign Visitor Price
Free
Student Discount
❌ No
Booking
✅ No Booking Needed
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Location

East Nanjing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

MetroEast Nanjing Road (Line 2/Line 10)(Line 2 / Line 10)

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours, daily

Best Time to Visit

The atmosphere is best from late afternoon through the evening, once the neon lights come on.