Best markets in Shanghai

Wed, 12/07/2011 - 04:57 — Anonymous Who actually buys stuff at Shanghai's
pricey luxury malls? Even the nouveau riches seem mostly to go to see and be
seen, Starbucks lattes in hand. The markets are where locals spend their
renminbi -- and though the settings are sometimes dingy, the deals are
glee-inducing. Here's a pick of seven of the city's best markets, selling
everything from vintage propaganda posters to cheap prescription glasses and
Burberry-style kids' coats. 1. Qipu Lu clothing market
(七浦路服装批发市场) Qipu Lu isn't for everyone -- but if your idea
of fun is digging through a cardboard box to find an RMB 15 T-shirt with
Hello Kitty prints, then it's worth a stop.read more