Market listings

Dongtai Road Antique Market

A great location to browse through wide varieties of Mao memorabilia and decorative ornaments. Be sure to polish up your bargaining skills.

Open daily from 10 am - 6 pm

Dongtai Road near Xizang Road, a few blocks east of Xintiandi.

Friday Muslim Market

Following the morning prayer service at Huxi Mosque, stalls selling muslim delicacies open every Friday just before lunch. The range of food runs the whole gamut from lamb skewers to spicy cold noodles.

Every Friday 11 am - 3 pm

1328 Changde Road near Aomen Road. Take Subway Line No 3 or 4 to Zhenping Road Station, then walk south for 10 minutes.

Camera Market

The latest digital camera products, second-hand cameras, accessories and photo-developing services are all available at this technophile's paradise. We highly recommend you compare prices at different stalls before making a purchase.

Open daily from 10 am - 7 pm

Luban Road near Xietu Road. Take Subway Line No 4 to Luban Road Station and walk north for 15 minutes.

Hongqiao New World Pearl Market

Pearls and jewelry of all shapes and sizes can be found in this three-story building where haggling is both a way of life and an art form.

Open daily from 10 am - 9 pm

3721 Hongmei Road, near Yan'an Road W. There is no subway station nearby but as it's located by a main commercial center, getting a taxi to your next destination won't be a problem.

(China Daily 07/11/2009 page13)