Nanjing Road was the first commercial road in Shanghai. In the early 20th century, there were only four department stores along this stretch. Now it is the top shopping center of the city. It is fantastically located, stemming off the Huangpu River and the Bund at a right angle and linking the city's main commercial and residential districts to the mouth of the river. The road to the east of Tibet Road is called East Nanjing Road while the road to the west is known as West Nanjing Road.

There are also some first class hotels scattered along the road including the Peace Hotel, and the Portman. In the evenings, the street looks at its best, with neon lights and advertising billboards illuminating the glorious buildings along the road.

Transportation:
By Subway: The stations near Nanjing Road are People's Square, and Henan Zhong Lu.
By Foot: Walk along Jiujiang Road or Fuzhou Road, or cross Middle Xizang Road.

Shopping Guides:
The essence of Nanjing Road lies between Huanghe Road and Middle Henan Road. There are many famous shopping malls such as Shanghai No.1 Department Store, Shanghai Hualian Commercial Building, New World City and Yidujin.

Within the subway station of People's Square, there is Dimei Shopping Center and Hongkong Famous Brand Street (Xianggang Mingdian Jie).