Nanjing Road

Overview
 

Introduction
China’s premier shopping street, 3.4-mile-long Nanjing Road, starts at the Bund in the east and ends in the west at the junction of Jingan Temple and Yan’an West Street. 
 
History
Today Nanjing Road is a must-see metropolitan destination attracting thousands of fashion-seeking shoppers from all over the world. After the Opium War (1839-1842), Shanghai became a treaty port. Nanjing Road was first the British Concession, then the International Settlement. Importing large quantities of foreign goods, it became the earliest shopping street in Shanghai. Over time, Nanjing Road has been restructured, undergoing significant change. For shopping convenience, its eastern end has an all-weather pedestrian arcade. Big traditional stores no longer dominate the market since modern shopping malls, specialty stores, theatres, and international hotels have mushroomed on both sides of the street.
 
Introduction
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. 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.

Features
China’s premier shopping street A must-see metropolitan destination one of the landmarks of Shanghai