If you are looking for a unique shopping place and have no objection in buying knockoffs or goods that eventually do not make it to the exclusive departmental store, then head straight to 9 dragons. Just remain a little careful about the authenticity of the products!

An interesting shopping destination that most of the Nanjingers will insist you visit is the Aqua City Mall. With the presence of stores such as Steve Madden, Mango, Uniqlo, French Connection, Zara, and H&M, it caters to an international crowd. Check out its beer garden located on the mall’s roof itself. After all, what can be better than to watch a glorious sunset with a glass of beer after a hard day’s work?

Deji Plaza is considered as one of Nanjing’s most exclusive shopping centre. FCUK, Coach, Versace and some world famous luxury boutiques are all available here. It is also a great place for watching movies and for leisurely dining.

Fashion Lady is an underground mall devoted completely for women’s fashion. Neatly organised little stalls of this mall are full of colourful clothing and shoes. You will also find some amazing accessories which are difficult to find in any other store.

If you are a book lover, then Foreign Language Bookstore is the best place in Nanjing for collecting novels and short stories written in almost all the languages of the world. People who are learning Chinese language will also find this store very helpful. It has a great collection of Chinese language practice guides, study materials and dictionaries. In the downstairs you will find some more interesting books along with Chinese calligraphy materials, music and videos.

Fuzimiao market is one of the best in Nanjing and here you will find anything from cheap electronic toys to socks. However, the speciality of the market lies in its small articles, folk handicrafts and calligraphy. Here, you can also get mouthwatering snacks with a touch of local flavour. It is conveniently located and is also popular for its nighttime market starting at five in the evening.

Golden Eagle is noted for its premier luxury brands and an overall collection which is hard to find anywhere else. It is renowned for its range of cosmetics collections with brands such as Vichy, Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder, Lancôme, and Dior. You will also find electrical appliances, jewellery, and articles for daily use here.

Jinling Department Store is known for children’s, Men’s and women’s clothing. It is also famous for its jewellery, cosmetics, watches, and leatherwork boutique. The place features worldwide brands.

Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store is among the top 10 department stores in China and sells more than 50,000 types of commodities. It is most renowned for clocks and watches, food products, bed textile products, crafts, footwear and apparel.