Pudong travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Pudong, Shanghai, China.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Big White Rabbit milk candy
Price: ¥10-60 (~$1.50-9)
Where: Big White Rabbit outlet at Super Brand Mall
Chinese green and scented tea
Price: ¥50-600 (~$7.50-89)
Where: Tea shops and counters in Super Brand Mall and IFC Mall
International and local-label clothing
Price: ¥100-3,000 (~$15-447)
Where: Super Brand Mall, IFC Mall and L+ Mall
Skyline-themed gifts and Disney merchandise
Price: ¥30-500 (~$4.50-75)
Where: Souvenir stores around the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Disney Store at Super Brand Mall
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
AP Plaza (Science and Technology Museum Metro)
Underground bargaining market at the Science and Technology Museum metro station, the best-known value market in Pudong.
Where: Century Avenue, Pudong
Hours: Daily, typically 10:00-21:00 (confirm locally)
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Lujiazui tower district
Best for: IFC Mall, Super Brand Mall and L+ Mall within walking distance of Lujiazui metro
Century Avenue corridor
Best for: Browsing between Lujiazui and the Science and Technology Museum
Huamu / Kerry Parkside
Best for: Family-oriented retail, food courts and everyday brands near Century Park
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Super Brand Mall
One of Asia's larger shopping malls, opened in 2002 on the Lujiazui riverfront, with fashion, dining and family-oriented services.
Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00 (individual shops and restaurants vary)
IFC Mall
Upscale mall at the base of the Shanghai IFC towers with international luxury brands and dining.
Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00
Kerry Parkside
Three-storey lifestyle mall beside Huamu Road Metro and the Expo centre area, known for its food court.
Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00
L+ Mall
Lujiazui retail and dining complex on Pudong South Road with a rooftop entertainment space.
Hours: Hours vary by shop; typically 10:00-22:00
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Malls such as IFC Mall and Super Brand Mall use fixed prices; bargaining is not accepted there
At underground markets such as AP Plaza, opening at roughly 30-50 percent of the first quoted price and being ready to walk away is the usual approach
Brand claims at markets are often not genuine; check labels and quality carefully
Pay by WeChat Pay or Alipay where possible; small stalls may refuse foreign cards
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Items:
- Departure tax refunds for overseas visitors are available at participating shops in the Lujiazui malls; the receipt and passport are needed
- Antiques and cultural relics above a certain age require an export permit and a red wax seal
- Standard Chinese customs allowances apply to goods leaving or entering the country