Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is a century-old commercial thoroughfare that runs through East Nanjing Road in downtown Shanghai. It starts from Middle Tibet Road (near People's Square) in the west and, after its 2020 eastern extension, stretches all the way to East Zhongshan Road No. 1, directly connecting to the Bund, with a total length of approx. 1.5 km. The street is flanked by European-style historic buildings standing shoulder-to-shoulder with modern shopping malls, while vertical store signboards form continuous rows. When night falls, neon lights illuminate the entire street, making it a classic destination to experience Shanghai's modern vibrancy. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, this area was already a hub for department stores, with established names like Sincere and Wing On opening here successively, continuing its commercial tradition to this day.

While exploring, pay attention to the details underfoot: a golden "golden belt" is embedded in the center of the road, dotted with life-sized bronze sculptures like "a family of three," alongside unique street lamps, flower beds, and phone booths. Some manhole covers even feature engravings of Shanghai's iconic buildings from different eras. If you get tired, benches along the street offer a place to rest. You can also take a ride on the retro-style sightseeing tram, affectionately called the "ding-ding car," and leisurely cross the entire street to the sound of its bell, evoking the charm of old Shanghai.

Shopping and dining options are equally abundant: from century-old stores like Wing On department store to large shopping malls such as New World City and Shanghai Shimao Square; food shops like No. 1 Food Store, Shen Dacheng, and Taikang Food are concentrated along the street, offering Shanghai snacks like tiaotou cake, qingtuan, and fresh meat mooncakes that are perfect as souvenirs. For those looking to sit down for a proper meal, established restaurants like Xinya Cantonese restaurant also welcome guests by the street.