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Although brand names like Gucci, Prada, and Hermes are seldom far from view, you’ll pay a premium for the real thing. Most Shanghainese only window-shop at the authentic boutiques. Your favorite souvenirs will be items that required a long story – and a bit of bargaining – to obtain.

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Taikang Lu
If Xintiandi lures the trendy, then Taikang Lu captures the hip. An entire lane devoted to art and style, relieved by a remarkably pleasant courtyard café.
210 Taikang Lu; Shanghai
Tags: international travel | trendy | expensive | designer
Henry's Studio & Antiques smart splurge
If you’re interested in traditional Chinese furniture, this is a good first stop. The English-speaking staff can describe the history and purpose of each piece on the showroom’s three floors.
796 Suining Lu (near Hongqiao Airport); Shanghai; 011-86-21-5219-4871; www.antique-designer.com
Tags: international travel | smart splurge | expensive | home
Fabric Market great value
Relocated from nearby Dongjiadu Lu in 2006, this is a veritable warehouse of both fabric and tailors. If you have a week, go here first – your made-to-order cashmere coat will be ready before you leave.
399 Lujiabang Lu; Shanghai
Tags: international travel | moderate | great value | designer | clothing
Chinese Printed Blue Nankeen Exhibition Hall
Two small rooms at lane’s end function as both shop and museum. You’ll be captivated by the traditional blue-and-white patterns charmingly transferred to tablecloths, jackets, and other articles of cotton.
637 Changle Lu, House 24; Shanghai; 011-86-21-5403-7947
Tags: international travel | moderate | souvenirs | eclectic
Dongtai Lu Antiques Market
A casual stroll east of Xintiandi, this market features several blocks of street vendors, along with two rows of mirror-image shops. Hardly any of the dusty memorabilia is genuinely old, but it’s your best bet for a Laughing Buddha or a Mao wristwatch.
Dongtai Lu, north of Xizang Lu; Shanghai
Tags: family | moderate | souvenirs | eclectic
Cangbao Antiques Building
This aging structure houses a bewildering warren of stalls piled with jade, porcelain, bronze, pearls, and embroidery. Especially busy on weekend mornings.
459 Fangbang Zhonglu, near the arch at Henan Nanlu; Shanghai
Tags: international travel | moderate | jewelry | eclectic
Fenshine Fashion Accessories Plaza
This three-story extravaganza of bootlegs and knock-offs has emerged as a determined successor to Xiangyang Market, the notorious bazaar of counterfeit goods, which closed in 2006.
580 Nanjing Xilu; Shanghai
Tags: family | budget | eclectic
Shanghai A.P. Xinyang Fashion and Gifts Market
Located below ground, adjacent to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum Metro Station, this market strives to summon Xiangyang’s ruthless, capitalist vibe, hawking everything from silk ties to Gore-tex parkas.
2000 Shiji Dadao; Shanghai
Tags: family | budget | eclectic
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