3/5 osman e. 8 years ago on Google • 6 reviews
The
Hongqiao
New
World
Pearl
market
is
furthest
from
the
city
center,
the
least
crowded
and
least
chaotic.
The
first
floor
features
standard
knock-off-ery:
handbags,
wallets,
souvenirs,
shoes.
As
you
move
up,
there
is
an
extensive
jewelry
market
with
pearls
in
every
variation,
size
and
color.
The
Stuff
Hongqiao
New
World
Pearl
market
includes
a
tapestry
shop,
with
tons
of
carpets,
cushions
and
home
décor
items
that
we
haven’t
seen
at
any
of
the
other
locations.
There's
also
sports
equipment,
including
tennis
and
badminton
rackets,
and
balls.
Many
stalls
are
lined
with
fabrics
in
all
colors
and
textures.
There
are
great
places
to
design
a
dress
or
get
a
custom
fitted
suit!
Tailored
clothing:
Fake
markets
are
fun,
but
for
high-quality,
lasting
apparel,
you're
better
off
finding
a
tailor
for
a
custom-made
piece.
Hongqiao
New
World
Pearl
market
is
certainly
not
the
only
place
to
get
clothes
tailored
to
your
specifications.
Shanghai
(and
for
that
matter,
China)
is
full
of
talented
and
afforadable
tailors.
Best
Buys
Pearls
are
the
best
purchase
at
this
market.
The
second
and
third
floors
(now
under
renovation)
house
boutiques
that
sell
pre-made
pieces.
You
can
also
design
your
own
jewelry
from
a
wide
selection
of
pearls
and
jade.
There
is
a
massive
toy
store,
Wish
Toy,
equipped
with
every
sticker,
Lego
and
stuffed
animal
you
could
think
of.
Pro-tip:
The
pearls
you
find
here
should
be
real,
but
for
your
reference,
whenever
you
shop
for
pearls,
check
for
fakes
by
scratching
the
pearl's
surface
with
scissors.
Most
vendors
will
provide
scissors
in
order
to
prove
their
pearls'
authenticity.
If
powder
scratches
off,
then
you
know
the
pearl's
real
--
if
nothing
scratches
off,
you
know
it's
plastic.
What
can
I
get
for
RMB200?
Silk
and
cashmere
scarves
begin
at
RMB75-150
and
vary
depending
on
the
material,
quality
and
dimensions.
Grab
a
22x14cm
photo
of
Shanghai’s
skyline
or
native
people
to
adorn
your
walls
for
RMB50,
though
you
can
haggle
and
get
three
for
RMB100.
Luggage
is
also
a
great
buy,
with
prices
starting
at
RMB100
for
carry-ons.
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