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Friendship Store (Youyi Shangdian)
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| Address | Changshou Lu 1188 | ||
| Location | Jing An | ||
| Transportation | No Metro | ||
| Phone | 021/6252-5252 | ||
Frommer's Review
Friendship stores once catered exclusively to foreigners, but now compete freely (though not always successfully) with department stores and shopping plazas. For many visitors, this is the ultimate one-stop shop, containing a generous sampling of nearly everything worth hauling home: arts and crafts, jewelry, silk, books, souvenirs, antiques. Prices are relatively high (no bargaining allowed) but are generally still lower than in high-end hotel shops; and quality is decent. You can start here to get an overview of what's available in Shanghai at a fair price, shop the streets and malls, then return to make any last-minute purchases. There is another branch in the western part of town. Both are open 10am to 10pm.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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Frommer's Shanghai, 5th Edition
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