JINGAN. This convenient, but pricey Japanese department store offers better quality than most other department stores, as well as higher prices. Surrounded by cobble stone streets and pretty Fuxing Park, inside this large, well-lit store you'll find upscale fashions for men and women as well as cosmetics, toys, items for the home, and much more. METRO: Line 2, Jing'an Temple

HUANGPU. This popular department store is located in the central People's Square area, and since both metro lines stop here, it is easily reached from all over the city. Inside, you'll find all sorts of items, from clothes and shoes to items for the home, all at affordable prices. METRO: People's Square