A century-old commercial legend, the "No. 1 Street in China" where modernity and nostalgia interweave 🍎🍎🍎

### **In-depth guide to Shanghai Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street** **——A century-old commercial legend, the "No. 1 Street in China" where modernity and nostalgia interweave** --- ## **🏙️ Pedestrian Street Core Highlights** ### **1. Centennial Architecture Gallery** - **International Buildings**: Historical buildings such as Peace Hotel and Wing On Department Store, integrating Baroque and Art Deco styles. - **Must-see landmarks**: ✔️ **Shanghai No. 1 Food Store** (opened in 1928, butterfly cakes are a must-buy) ✔️ **New World Daimaru Department Store** (escalator + giant LED dome) ### **2. Shopping Paradise** - **International brands**: Apple flagship store, Nike Shanghai 001 concept store - **Old Brand**: ✔️ **Shao Wansheng** (drunk crab, yellow mud snail) ✔️ **Shen Dacheng** (Fresh meat mooncakes, Qingtuan) ### **3. Immersive Experience** - **Dangdang Car** (¥5/person): A retro tram that travels through the pedestrian street. - **AR Night View Show**: During holidays, building facades transform into dynamic canvases. --- ## **📍 Transportation** - **subway**: - Line 1/2/8 "People's Square Station" Exit 7 (starting point of the west section) - Line 2/10 "Nanjing East Road Station" (Middle Core Area) - **Bus**: Bus No. 20 or No. 37 to "Nanjing East Road" Jiangxi Middle Road Station --- ## **🍜 Must-eat food list** ### **1. Time-honored classic** - **Taikang Food**: Fresh meat mooncakes (freshly baked and juicy) - **Laobanzhai**: Noodles with saury sauce (Spring only) ### **2. New trend of Internet celebrities** - **Popeyes**: American fried chicken (first store in mainland China) - **Tung Fat Road Ice Cream Parlor**: Leaky Milk Waffle + Pineapple Bun ### **3. Hidden Snacks** - **Guizhou Road Lane**: A-Da Scallion Pancake (need to queue for more than 1 hour) --- ## **📸 Photo check-in point** 1. **In front of Peace Hotel**: Green-roofed clock tower + Nanjing Road sign 2. **Jiangxi Middle Road Corner**: Take a bird’s-eye view of the Art Deco architectural lines 3. **Century Square Big Screen**: Take a photo with the dynamic Shanghai skyline --- ## **⚠️ Notes** - **Peak traffic**: The average daily passenger flow on holidays exceeds one million, so it is recommended to go there in the morning and evening on weekdays - **Anti-pickpocket warning**: Pedestrian streets are prone to pickpockets, so carry your backpack in front of you. - **Consumer Tips**: - Old brands only accept cash (such as Shen Dacheng) - International brand stores accept mobile payment --- ## **🚶♂️ Recommended route** **Half-Day Highlights Tour**: People's Square (starting point) → International Hotel (buy butterfly cakes) → New World City (lunch) → The Bund (end point) **Night Tour Version**: 19:00Nanjing Road neon lights up→ Peace Hotel Jazz Bar→ The Bund Observation Deck --- ### **🎯 Suitable for people** - **First-time visitors**: Experience Shanghai from ancient times to modern times in one stop - **Shopaholic**: Full coverage from luxury goods to affordable fast-moving consumer goods - **History lovers**: Architectural details hide stories of the Republic of China **Summary**: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is Shanghai’s “never-ending window display”. **It is recommended to reserve 2-3 hours** and plan your itinerary in conjunction with the Bund and People’s Square to experience the magic city’s day and night charm! > 💡 **Hidden gameplay**: There are almost no tourists on Nanjing Road at 7 am, which is suitable for shooting empty shots!