The Charming Dongtai Antique Market

Shanghai is at the forefront of China’s impressive economic growth with nicknames such as the “the Paris of the East” and “Queen of the Orient” it surely lives up to its name. Proud of its modern day image one will never be short of things to do in this mega city. Some of the main attractions that you may want to visit when you are in the city is the Yu Gardens which retains remnants of Shanghai’s past, the Oriental Pearl Tower Asia’s tallest TV tower, or take a walk around The Bund and gaze at the architectural splendors which make a beautiful backdrop from across the Huangpu River. You can also visit the many museums or take cruise along the Huangpu River.

Believed to be an antique hunter’s paradise is the famous Dongtai Road Antique Market in Shanghai. Here a vast selection ranging from bronze ware, porcelain, jade ware to calligraphy and paintings to embroidery utensils is sold in this market. Located in the Luwan district of Dongtai a suburb in Shanghai, the outdoor market is the only remaining flea market committed to selling antiques, but not all the items sold here are genuine. Spreading over two blocks the market consist of about 125 stalls selling old antique furniture from Shanghai trinkets to curios and is a place all tourists must visit. Taking a walk along this street bazaar you can experience the colorful atmosphere of men loudly arguing over a game of cards and women huddled in corners gossiping amidst bird cages and clothes drying on bamboo poles. Open from morning till sundown make sure you strike a good bargain when purchasing items from this market. It‘s definitely a nice change from the glitzy air conditioned shopping malls the city has to offer.

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