I love shopping, though I don’t necessarily have tobuy something every time I’m out on a shopping trip.Shopping is also the chance for me to see and feel (I’m one of those people that has to touch a piece of clothing or decor in a store), hang out with friends, and soak in the environment and architecture of an area. Â I was on Shanghai’s Nanjing Road and was definitely there to get a feel for the district, rather than buy anything.
Tip: International brands are usually more expensive in Asia (up to 30-40% more depending on the country) except for Hong Kong.  Save by shopping in the US for most brands (or Europe for European brands!The area itself was quite serene and intimate at night.  The buildings were relatively low and accented by soft lighting and understated architecture.
Beautiful sign (and shoes of course!)
Some malls will leave a spot empty for KFC franchises. Â The fast food chain is that popular and will bring the necessary food traffic (don’t mess with the Chinese people’s love for chicken!)
Thanks for sharing!that shopping district is quite “d’elite”, isn’t it?xo
it definitely looks serene and peaceful to stroll through there at night. and i wouldn’t mind some shopping at uniqlo during the day 😉
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Looks like a beautiful city. Definitely on my list.
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That’s funny about KFC! I’m always amazed by how popular some of the American fast-food chains are abroad. I definitely saw more McDonalds in Amsterdam than I ever have in SF. I love the full experience of shopping as well. Nothing is better than a shopping day filled with lunch and coffee breaks along the way 🙂
That looks seriously fabulous! Jealous!
I would love to visit someday – looks like such a wonderful place! xo
i’ve never been to china i want to go so bad!! your pictures are stunning!! i’m so jealous about the uniqlo! there’s no uniqlo in germany! ahaha and yes we DO love chicken muhaahha!!
i mean FRIED CHICKEN muhaha!
you are making me so jealous dear, i want to shop at ladies market in hk omg, been a long time! bet you had a great time there! great snaps! <3 xx
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Lovely photos 🙂 I miss Shanghai.
Gorgeous post! xoxo
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You can tell the shopping district is definitely done big there! Looks like a fun place for a spree.
I am majorly jealous!
I would love to go one day. And you mean you didn’t buy any Loubs? 🙂 xoxo
This is fascinating!
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What a beautiful place. I had no idea Shanghai was so modern. San Francisco is getting its first Uniqlo this fall, and I am so excited!!
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This seems like an electric city and I can imagine that the shopping and window browsing is amazing too. Great images. Had no idea that designer brands were that much more expensive there. is it due to import taxes?
You’re right that is very serene… Looks nice for a walk cecause of all the trees!
It looks so peaceful!
SO fun!!! i love touching things too – what great pictures!! i hope you had a good trip!!! xox P
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what a cool shopping district, glad you got to take it all in.
Chic on the Cheap
really great photos!!
xo
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it’s simply gorgeous to LOOK at! haha i wouldn’t have to buy anything either.
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