Nanjing Road Walking Street, stretching approximately 1200 meters, is lined with shops on both sides. A view of the street reveals a blend of modern architecture with European-style old buildings. The continuous vertical shop signs create an unending visual feast, especially at night when neon lights flicker, adding a unique charm. You can also take a ride on the ‘Dangdang’ tram, a miniature version of the old-style trams, to experience the vintage flavor of Shanghai.
The pedestrian street starts at Tibet Middle Road (east side of People’s Square) and ends at Henan Middle Road, with a dark red marble monument at each end. While walking on the street, you can encounter creative urban sculptures, unique lampposts, flower beds, and telephone booths. Looking down, you’ll see various city architectural patterns engraved on different manhole covers. There are also numerous chairs in the middle of the street for tourists to rest.
Nanjing Road Walking Street is one of the bustling commercial streets in Shanghai, which was already a hub for department stores in the early 20th century. A stroll here is bound to be rewarding. Today, it is home to both established department stores like Yong’an Department Store, Hualian Shopping Mall, and Silk Mall, as well as large shopping centers such as New World City, Bailian World Trade International Plaza, The Landmark, Hang Seng Celebrity Shopping Center, and Hongyi Plaza. You can find almost any product here.
Nanjing Road Walking Street is also a paradise for food lovers. The shopping centers here host a variety of fashionable restaurants and coffee shops from various brands, as well as numerous restaurants and food stores. For example, there are restaurants specializing in Shanghai cuisine like Lao Keler Restaurant, De Xing Restaurant, and Cui Ting Restaurant, as well as food and pastry shops like First Food Store and Shen Da Cheng Pastry Shop. The street is open all year round, accessible 24/7.
