Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, spanning approximately 1200 meters, is lined with shops on both sides. A glance reveals a blend of modern architecture interspersed with European-style old buildings. The continuous vertical shop signs stretch on endlessly, especially under the night sky where neon lights flicker, adding a unique charm. One can also take a ride on the ‘Dangdang’ tram, a miniature version of the old-fashioned streetcar, to find the flavor of old Shanghai.
The pedestrian street starts at Xizang Middle Road (east side of People’s Square) and ends at Henan Middle Road, with a dark red marble monument at each end. Strolling along the street, one can see creative urban sculptures, unique street lamps, flower beds, and telephone booths.低头, one can see various city architectural patterns engraved on different manhole covers, and there are numerous chairs in the middle of the street for tourists to rest.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is one of the bustling commercial streets in Shanghai, which has been a hub for department stores since the early 20th century. A visit here is bound to be rewarding. Presently, it houses both established department stores such as Yong’an Department Store, Hualian Shopping Mall, and Silk Shopping Mall, as well as large shopping centers like New World City, Bailian World Trade International Plaza, Landmark Square, Hengda Celebrity Shopping Center, and Hongyi Plaza. Almost any product can be purchased here.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is also a paradise for food lovers. The shopping centers here host a variety of fashionable restaurants and cafes from various brands, as well as numerous restaurants and food stores. For instance, there are old Shanghai-style restaurants like Lao Keler Restaurant, De Xing Restaurant, and Cui Ting Restaurant, and food and pastry shops like the First Food Store and Shen Dacheng Pastry Shop. The street is open all year round, accessible 24/7.
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, spanning approximately 1200 meters, is lined with shops on both side[...]
