Zhujiajiao has long history,Zhujiajiao has formed village 1700 years ago,and has become town in Wali Period of Ming Dynasty. So far there are the ancients and tools people used 5000 years ago found Zhujiajiao

     Zhujiajiao is flourishing! It's famours withy rich market,so far there are lots of flourishing marks:Daqing post ofice,Rice and Oil shop, Bank, Electronics factory and Old real estate.

     It is a water town! There are several rivers across the river, nine long streets along the river,thousands of Architectures of Ming and Qing Dynasty stand by th river,36 stone bridges still across the rivers.

     The tridational speical native produce are rose-flavored fermented bean curd, fried gluten,dark-rice zongzi dumpling, meat wrapped in leaves,roast soybeans,wood carving knit ware,stone carving,and pork meat zongzi. In autum,people can have taste of  the fresh water crabs from Dianshan Lake.

Middle Huaihai Road is a commercial street just a few blocks south of the well-known Nanjing Road. Although less popular among tourists, it's an icon of elegance and taste much favored by the local young elite. Replete with ever-updating high-end boutiques and restaurants, it stays abreast of the time and is always ready to absorb fresh ideas from various cultures.

Take Metro Line 1 to Shanxi Rd. Station. Exit onto Shanxi Rd and head south for about two blocks. The market is on the right side of the street after Fuxing Rd and before Yongjia Rd.

This is another underground shopping place in people's square. Many people come to this shopping street,and it's also the shopping heaven  for young girls! There are two sides,the shops are one by one . You can buy whatever you want ,such as: clothes ,shoes, souvenirs,bags,cosmetics........you can find everything here!

Take subway line1,line2,and line8 ,get out of people's square station.

Shanghai’s Dongtai Lu is famous for its antiques, and is a destination that should not be missed on any trip to Shanghai. Heading there on weekends is particularly exciting.  Varying antique stalls extend about 5 blocks, offering a combination of both real and fake antiques along with Chinese memorabilia.  My last visitors bought old school Chairman Mao alarm clocks, Mahjong bracelets, and a fantastic porcelain vase. Located in a relatively undeveloped area surprisingly close to Xintiandi, a visit to Dongtai Lu is a classic Shanghai experience.  Most of the shop owners live in the apartments above their businesses, so the area has a much lived in feel. Clothes hung out to dry on poles out windows are right next to large cuts of meat also left out to dry.

Take Metro Line 1 to Huangpi Rd Station. Exit onto Huangpi Rd and head south. Take a left on Zi Zhong Rd, and walk for three blocks. This route will lead you into the midst of the market.

I think I’m in love. It happened so fast. One minute I was in a taxi and the next, I caught glimpses from under my umbrella…

Yes, I just returned from my first trip to Shanghai’s famous fabric market. I had put it off the visit for two years but, with no trip back to the UK in sight, my desire for new clothes overtook my reticence. I had heard the horror stories of overpricing, shop owners refusing to bargain, and overwhelming crowds. These rumors succeeded in keeping me away from the market. I finally pushed these scary thoughts out of my mind, and  made for the market. It was a complete experience within itself.

I thoroughly enjoyed it. The shop owners, as reported, wouldn’t bargain. It didn’t matter though. If I didn’t like the price, I simply walked away and found a better one. No harm no foul. I came away with 2 pairs of jeans, 2 pairs of dress trousers, 2 pairs of casual linen trousers and four tailored and fitted v-neck t-shirts for little over 1000RMB (about $125 USD). Now some of you may be screaming blue murder right now but bare in mind, I am a bigger gal needing more fabric. Compared to UK prices, it was an absolute snip.

My favorites were Shop/Stall Numbers....
142: Casual linen trousers at around 100RMB each
157: The nicest woman who gave great prices for denim and trousers
168: Fitted V-neck T-shirts at 70RMB each

Remember that you pay for the fabric, and the cost to make the clothing is then included. Some will speak English, but don’t be put off if they don’t. This is the time to utilize some serious body language! As is often the case in China, the language barrier can be part of the fun.  If you suspect you are being ripped off, just walk away.  A quick tip is to go in the morning, on a weekday,and in bad weather if possible. It rained something chronic the day of my visit. The market was empty as a result, and hence, I got the best prices.

I will be headed back to the fabric market soon to pick up the clothes next week. I will also be ordering some silk, suede, and a suit. I will update prices upon my return.

Enjoy the fabric market! I definitely prefer it to Xiangyang market.

Update: The fabric market recently moved, so Vikki’s favorite stalls may have different numbers. My advice is to carefully examine the clothes that the shop owners have hanging up and ask yourself some simple questions. Are the seams well done? Do the proportions look right? Are the styles to your liking? Those more permanent to Shanghai can go and have one thing made at a certain stall first.  If the first item meets your fancy, then order more!

Coming in as a world-first, Shanghai has been chosen to be the home of Barbie's retail debut.  As the girlie brand's flagship, the six-level store includes three gourmet outlets, a Spa, a Design Centre and fittingly, a Fashion Runway. Headed by David Laris, a high-level international team – including New York-based Slade Architectxcure and fashion designer Vera Wang – was involved in the creation of the Barbie Shanghai flagship, which opened in March 2009. Even if you're not a fan of Barbie or the colour pink, this fantasy-like Barbie-themed destination is worth a visit for the design and sheer girlyess alone.  

Metro Line 1 - South Shanxi Road Station.
Exit 3 (Maoming Road) - 10 minutes walk eastwards.

It was located in the Hongqiao area where are  most foreigners living in Shanghai! It's a big shopping more which not only sell different kinds and stylish pearls boy also have many different shps for selling clothes, shoes,silks....     It  is close to Hongqiao airport. The oppsite is Hongmei Pedestrain Street where have many wesern restaurants ,bars,clubs.... It's a nice place for shopping and entertainment!

Take metro line1 from People's Square to South Shaanxi Road then change line10 to Longxi Road Station, walking about ten minutes will arrive!