Unlike the Western sense of market, the terms of market in Chinese is very flexible. The Chinese believe that if you are all selling the almost same thing in one place, you will attract more customers. That is market. If you want pearls, just go to the pearl market. However, you need bargaining skills.
1. Dong Tai Road
Address: Dong Tai Road, near Xizang Nan Road
Opening hours: Daily. Morning till midnight
Description: This market sells old records, photos, lanterns, porcelain, chopsticks and knick-knacks. If you are in the mood to just wander and look at junk, you can have a lot fun treasure hunting. But remember, bargain hard here!
Address: First Asia Jewelry Plaza, 3rd floor, 288 Fuyou Lu
Opening hours: Daily. Morning till midnight
Description: This market sells freshwater pearls, sea water pearls, natural stones and crystals. Freshwater pearls are real value in China. When you are wandering, there is loads of ready-made jewelry for you to look over but you can also design your own. Remember the golden rule: bargain! There are other pearl markets in Shanghai such as Hong Qiao New World Pearl Market. But this pearl market is a little far away from the tourist who is staying downtown. But if you have time, just walk out for hunting. But remember the golden rule: bargain!
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