Most Puxi-dwellers know very little about shopping
in Pudong. More than likely, this is due to the minimal number of metro
lines in this truly vast half of Shanghai. But if you're willing to take a few
cabs, Pudong has incredibly good deals on every shopping need you may have. From
fashion to sports equipment to increasingly popular Mega-supermarkets, the money
you'll save in Pudong will certainly cover your taxi fare. The following is your
guide to an absolutely fabulous Pudong shopping adventure:
Ba Bai Ban With the exception of the cars displayed on the
first floor, this is a standard department store boasting excellent sales-a
favorite of Pudong ren. (No. 501, Zhangyanglu, Tel: 021-58031111)
Carrefour Jinqiao Drawing less folks than its Gubei brother,
this slightly cheaper, sprawling store favors the Asian palate: less cake mixes
and frostings, more varieties of pickled food. (No. 555, BiyunlLu, Tel:
021-50366899)
Century Mart You can find almost anything at rock bottom
prices at the largest Lianhua in the world. (No. 1211, Shiji Dadao, Tel:
021-68757157)
Decathlon Specializing in sports equipment, this store will
keep you running, biking, hiking, camping and rollerblading through to 2008.
(No. 393, Yinxiaolu, Tel: 021-50453888)
HOBA Furniture When it opens later this month, this home
decor mecca promises to be a stylish option for those who find Ikea a little
bland. (No. 1367, Dongfanglu, Tel: 021-50897218)
Yong Xing Furniture Right down the road from Hoba, the two
massive depots secure this area as Pudong's home styling zone. (No. 310,
Yongxinglu, Tel: 021-56636045)
Lotus Supercenter The Asian answer to Carrefour, you might
get lost in this enormous and enormously popular market, which offers refund and
foreign language services. (No. 168, Lujiazui Xilu, Super Brand Mall, Tel:
021-50470648)
Hualian Ji Mai Sheng Selling goods
similar to those at an underground mall, Hualian has the same basement bargains.
Refuel at a nearby restaurant before taking your "pianyidianr ma?"(Chinese,
meaning "Can it be cheaper?") to the neighboring boutiques. (No. 140,
Lingxinglu, Tel: 021-58738888)
Obi This is the absolute only place to go for those
handy-people feeling homesick for Home Depot. (No. 518, Lantianlu, Tel:
021-38700008)
Super Brand Mall Pudong's giant shopping venue seems to be
gaining a following at last, but that might be largely in thanks to its
top-notch restaurant offerings. (No. 168, Lujiazui Xilu, Tel: 021-68877888)
Times Square Reminiscent of a Hong Kong shopping mall, this
plaza distinguishes itself with minimalist decor, minimal visitors, and maximum
prices. (No. 500, Zhangyanglu, Tel: 021-58368888)
Changlilu Take the 572 bus from Xujiahui to get to this
out-of-the-way road featuring low-end boutiques and local flavor. It's best to
go on a Saturday when street vendors are out and the smell of roasted yams is in
the air. (Near Changqinglu)
[CityWeekend]