3 Yeh Optical City, Jingan
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3 Yeh Optical City, Jingan

If the Pudong branch wasn’t enough, the Jingan branch of 3 Yeh is on steroids. Bright and spacious, dozens of stalls are spread out over two floors. Unlike its Pudong counterpart, vendors here are more proactive about getting your attention. Sharpen up your bargaining skills –...
Sunmoon Eyeglasses City
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Sunmoon Eyeglasses City

This one-storey building houses a small number of vendors. English is limited here, so consider bringing along a Chinese-speaking friend to help out if needed. Compared to other markets, Sunmoon’s selection is fairly limited, but the surrounding block has plenty smaller sunglass shops. Venue name: Sunmoon...
3 Yeh Optical City, Pudong
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3 Yeh Optical City, Pudong

The Pudong branch of this eyewear market occupies a single floor of Oriental Book City near the recently opened L+ Mall close to Lujiazui. The atmosphere is calm and quiet – great for those who prefer a laid-back, no pressure shopping experience. Service at 3 Yeh,...
Shanghai International Eyewear City
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Shanghai International Eyewear City

As a massive three-storey shopping centre filled with nothing but lenses, frames, glasses and the like, this eyewear ‘city’ pretty much lives up to its name. If variety is what you’re after, Eyewear City has countless options to choose from among the three busy floors. Venue...
Shuangji Floriculture
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Shuangji Floriculture

Located not far from central Pudong, Shuangji Flower Market is a huge space, with potted flowers and plants on the east side and cut flowers on the west. Walking into the space feels like wandering through a botanical garden. While the prices of potted flowers may...
Wanshang Flower and Bird Market
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Wanshang Flower and Bird Market

Wanshang is a real hustle and bustle with birds chirping, vendors shouting and shoppers haggling. It feels more like a hub where seniors hang out and meet others who share their pastime interests, like bird keeping or cricket fighting. Flower stalls are small and passages cramped,...
Lanling Flower and Bird Market
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Lanling Flower and Bird Market

Located in a residential area in Putuo District, this huge market is incredibly well organised: flower pots are nicely arranged and prices are hand written on pieces of cardboard with plant names, origins and tips for maintenance. What makes it well worth a trip is that...
Hongqiao Flower Market
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Hongqiao Flower Market

Hongqiao Flower Market feels like an IKEA, only dedicated to all things green. The massive space (20,000 square metres) sells potted plants, cut and artificial flowers as well as home decor. The vibe here is more flowers for decoration than get-your-hands-dirty in the yard, however with...