Nanjing Road

Nanjing Road is a major shopping street in central Shanghai, running west–east from the Bund to Jing'an District. It is one of the world's busiest shopping streets and the longest shopping district, at around 5.5 km. The eastern section is a pedestrian mall with historic department stores and eateries, while the western section features upscale malls and office buildings.

Don't miss

• The Peace Hotel at the eastern end, on the Bund
• The pedestrian mall between Middle Henan Road and Middle Xizang Road, 1,200 meters long
• Historic department stores and traditional eateries along East Nanjing Road
• People's Park (formerly the Shanghai Race Course) at the west end of the pedestrian mall
• The world's largest Starbucks Reserve Roastery (30,000 sq ft) at HKRI Taikoo Hui on West Nanjing Road
• Jing'an Temple at the western end of West Nanjing Road

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Nanjing Road

Cheapest way inShanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated5★ · 357 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$5 per personSee dates →Best full dayPrivate Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights5★ · 1,228 travelers7-8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$115 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleRed Route Tour- Chinese Communist Party5★ · 31 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$85 per personSee dates →

Getting there

Know before you go

• Shanghai Metro Lines 1, 2, 8, 10, 12, and 13 serve stations along Nanjing Road, including Nanjing Road (E.), People's Square, Nanjing Road (W.), and Jing'an Temple.
• Free tourist maps of central Shanghai, with major sights labeled in English, are available at airport arrivals.
• Holiday celebrations, including Chinese New Year, New Year's Eve, Christmas, and Easter, often feature fireworks displays over the street.

A bit of history

The road's history dates to 1845, when it was called Park Lane. It was extended several times and formally named Nanking Road in 1862. In 1943, after the International Settlement was annulled, the road was renamed East Nanjing Road, and the former Bubbling Well Road became West Nanjing Road. In 2000, a section was renovated into a pedestrian street. In 2019–2020, the pedestrian mall was extended eastward to the Bund.