Good evening, my friends! I hope your week thus far has been a great one. It is officially my last day here in the wonderful city of Shanghai (it’s Friday morning already) and I am just amazed by what I’ve seen. Last night, my friend Emelie and I decided to brave the cold and explore Shanghai on our own. It was about 35 degrees Fahrenheit, which is a bearable cold, however the wind chill was simply mind numbing (almost quite literally!). We were expecting snow, but the rain only remained. At any rate, here are some shots of last night’s adventure…
After a short ride on the metro, we made arrived at Lujiazui, Shanghai’s largest shopping area. Lujiazui is the home of Asia’s largest indoor shopping mall, Super Brand Mall (top image, left). With a towering 13 floors of shopping, dining and entertainment, this gargantuan shopping center is a haven for the shopping spree aficionado.
Super Brand mall is home to a smorgasbord of retailers and is very inspired by the Western urban lifestyle. You can find Sephora, H&M, Zara, Quicksilver, Best Buy and many other American and European brands here.
Super Brand Mall is an impressive structure and definite place of interest when visiting Shanghai. Whether you want to treat yourself to a few new outfits and accessories, or simply want to experience the grandiosity of this mall, you won’t be disappointed.
However, if you really want to experience Shanghai shopping by night, head over to Nanjing Road, Shanghai’s main shopping street, as well as the world’s longest and one of the world’s busiest shopping streets. This is Shanghai in all it’s bright and glowing glory. The promenade seems never-ending and the neon lights are reminiscent of Times Square-meets-Las Vegas.
Head on East on Nanjing Road and you will find that the neon lights die down, the road becomes less crowded (at least on cold, rainy nights) and you begin to really feel like you are half-way around the world. Small restaurants and shops with Chinese goods light your way, until you arrive at The Bund. Here I found a Taiwanese fashion house, Shiatzy Chen, with “neo-Chinese chic” designs. So elegant, wouldn’t you agree?
After crossing Zhonshang Road toward toward the Huangpu River, I found some hidden shops with traditional cheongsam dresses and similarly inspired styles.
Walking out in the cold, rainy night was exhausting, but it was all worth it in the end. It is at The Bund where you can enjoy a phenomenal view of the Shanghai skyline, with all it’s towering buildings and flashing lights. A trip to Shanghai is not complete without seeing this. It’s truly a treat for all, whether local or tourist. Spectacular, isn’t it?
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