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Pianyi in Pudong
Updated: 2006-04-10 15:36
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)
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