Shanghai Nanjing Street

 

 

Nanjing Street is the earliest business street in Shanghai. It was called the Park Lane in the past. It is 5.5 kilometers long from the Bund to the Jing'an Temple. Now the Nanjing Street refers to Nanjing Pedestrian Street.

Nanjing Street locates at Huangpu District of Shanghai. From Xizang Middle Street to Henan Middle Street, Nanjing Street has become a new tourist attraction since the National Day in 1999. The street is known as the number one shopping street in China and with very good reason. It is one of the landmarks of Shanghai. Most people say that if you have never been to the Nanjing Street, it is equal that you have never been to Shanghai. Nanjing Street has boutiques offering some of the best name brand items in the world. Versace and Armani Clothing, Rolex and Cartier watches, Pearls and jewelry, and many neat little shops selling all sorts of things. The road also offers things for the not quite so wealthy such as exquisite porcelains, beautiful art supplies that are as beautiful as the artworks they are capable of creating, knick knacks, fast food, and fine dining. This street truly has something for everybody. It is hard not to go crazy spending money.

Walking on the Nanjing Street, do not forget to see the four ancient famous companies, Daxin Company, Yong'an Company, Xianshi Company, and Xinxin Company. It perfectly shows the past and present of Shanghai. The traditional and modern things add special charm to this one-thousand-year-old street – Nanjing Street.

If you can get up early in the morning, you must be attracted by the Nanjing Street. At that time, the shops and restaurants are closed, but the street is quite busy. People are doing all kinds of things. Some are dancing, some are doing shadowboxing, some are playing sliding board, etc. It is just like a park, which has an outstanding compare with the street on flourishing day.

Wandering on the Nanjing Street, you may fully appreciate the design idea – "people oriented". This street is paved by granite. There are also many facilities for people, such as the beautiful parterres, exquisite computer booths, cute chairs, etc. A lot of sightseeing car are passing people continuously, which provide people with convenience and comfort.

Besides shopping tips, the most outstanding characteristic of Nanjing Street is the absolutely different sight at day-time and at night. At day-time, people may enjoy the green plants. There are more than 70 fragrant camphor trees, all kinds of flowers and trees. The Century Square becomes a green lung of the modern city. At night, it becomes a Sleepless City. Colorful lights and beautiful music fountain make the street romantic.

The cultural atmosphere is another sight in Nanjing Street. There are 26 culture facilities along the two sides of Nanjing Street. On the Century Square, the 250-square-meter huge screen plays news and current affairs day and night; the fashionable shop windows and exquisite stores are full of art atmosphere; the tea bars and coffee bars are full of exoticism; the small-scale performance played by folk musician in the street corner is fantastic, etc. Owing to all these, tourists may taste the "culture food" of different places, appreciate the art of all around the world, and feel the connotation of different culture.

All in all, on the Nanjing Street, visitors may fully experience crazy shopping and culture connotation. Do not miss it!

More sites in Shanghai:

Shanghai the bund    Shanghai Yu Garden     Three Tower in Shanghai   Shanghai Urban Exhibition Planning Hall