If you’re heading to Shanghai, no doubt you’re going to want to check out some of Shanghai’s markets. The secret to shopping for bargains in China is that it all comes down to patience. Though the days of old Xiangyang market’s crowded stalls and grasping hands are long gone and a megalithic glass and concrete tower now rises up from the ashes of thousands upon thousands of watch-bag-DVD-stalls, if you are tired and intolerant of crowds, haggling and harassment, you may not enjoy any of the following. Stick to the air-conditioned malls of Xujiahui and Jing’an Temple area instead. However, with a little preparation and … Continue reading Shanghai Markets: Fake Markets, Fabric Markets & Antique Markets