Shanghai No.1 Department Store

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I assume the name Shanghai No. 1 Department Store implies that it is the first department store to open in Shanghai. And why not, for the place gives off that vibe of being an old-school, refined, luxury boutique where the high-society people of old Shanghai might have walked and shopped here. The building’s facade is old school and the entrance areas on ground floor is lined up with international, luxury brands. But walk pass all of that (which you can find luxury international brands at any upscaled department store), and go to ANOTHER AREA IN THE BACK. That’s where all the local Chinese cosmetics, jewelries, and fashion brands are. It’s a great walk to see what local beauty standards, blings, and luxury items are. Then you can even walk out to the side where they have set up an area with mini stalls selling local snacks and drinks. It adds to that old-Shanghai vibe of shopping in department store’s luxury and walking around sampling local street food. Nice nostalgia trip.

There's a bawangchaji (霸王茶姬) in this mall on Nanjing Road. Enter from the adidas to find 霸王茶姬. I am dying to do a review for 霸王茶姬 because they have some of the best boba tea. I drank a cup everyday when I was in Shanghai. They premium Chinese tea, e.g., Longjing, Da hong pao, tieguanyin, pu'er, which when served with milk and a small amount of sugar, is an exceptional cup of milk tea. These are extremely premium Chinese teas that I would not have thought could be made into boba tea. 霸王茶姬 did it. The tea was smooth with milk added. The tea was still fragrant and I could still taste the tea. My preference is boba tea without boba, 50% sugar, cold with ice removed. I tried every tea type on their menu. Every one is unique. They're a big chain store that's all over China. If I return to Shanghai/China, I would drink this everyday.

Great Massage with good ambience. Very friendly staff and great service overall, would recommend!

Its a very good massage experience. As after having dinner and shopping, we came to level 7 to do tax refund. Accidentally found out this place! The massage is very good and professional! Personally i get the oriental massage, which is a chinese style massage. After a long day sightseeing, this is a release!

Such an amazing massage experience! It was our random choice to visit this place, and it was definitely one of the best experiences I’ve had in Shanghai. Must visit!