A.P. Plaza Yinyang Market - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
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A.P. Plaza Yinyang Market
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#29 of 1,381 things to do in Shanghai
Flea & Street Markets
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
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Neighborhood: Century Park
Shanghai residents see Pudong’s suburbs as the place that grown-ups retreat to when they’re ready to settle down and stop living in the cramped confines of a refurbished lanehouse. The areas around Century Park are some of the most desirable as they are in close proximity to the Metro Lines, granting easy access to the heart of Puxi. The park itself is a huge draw, it’s one of Shanghai’s biggest and there are sports fields tucked into one of its corners, but five-star hotels, museums and great malls make life in the Century Park area easy for the homesick foreigner. And if living in a Western bubble in China isn’t your thing, there is plenty of local flavor to be had in between the major development. Some of Lujiazui’s futurism can also be seen in buildings and sculptures throughout the neighborhood as well.
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Nada K
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Not trustworthy
Apr 2020
Was there 2019 bought glasses ,came back to pick up after hour. Received frame but cheap plastic frame. Not one I pick from shelf.They removed one from window that you can not compare not really believe they carry only one pair. Won’t go there never again. So many other shops for glasses my friend had real deal for 30$ I payed 70 and got 10$ cheap plastic which broke.
Written March 11, 2021
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Jean Genie
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Not for the faint hearted
Jan 2020
I say this because you have to be prepared to be hassled by every stallholder that you walk past. If you glance at their wares, they are on to you! The first price given is over inflated and I offer as low as 20% of their first price and work a little bit up. Hold your ground and you’ll get it for a good price.
Written January 6, 2020
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MattyB81
Portsmouth, UK
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Don’t be put off coming here, it’s brilliant.
Dec 2019 • Couples
Definitely come here, do not be put of. It can seem a little daunting at 1st but they locals are friendly and are just trying to sell you something, do not be afraid to ask what you are looking for, just because you can’t see it!, does’t mean they do not have it. Ask and you will find, also haggle, and the take off at least 70% from the 1st price they give you.
Great experience and worth the visit.
Written January 5, 2020
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TravelerWithFour
Boston, MA
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Umph!! Come with a plan and time. Check your purchase before leaving.
Nov 2019
This was the subway station closest to my hotel, so I visited the AP Plaza few times. This allowed me to get the feel of the place before actually committing to shopping.

It's huge, rows and rows of stalls selling the same items. How to normal Chinese decide which stall to finally buy at? It's overwhelming. Don't go with a headache or if you are feeling tired.

I went with the assumption that everything was fake and now that I'm home I'm more then pleasantly surprised at the quality of the items. If I went again I'd be more willing to buy those ipod ear buds.

I shopped in about 7 different stalls. Scarfs, bags, shoes, electronics, gifts, and tea. Only the tea shop pulled a bait and switch. Showed me a tin of tea but only bagged up an ordinary plastic bag of tea. It was my fault for not checking my bag or insisting on bagging my own purchase and being in a rush.
Written January 11, 2020
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Andy H
Worcester, UK
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Hawkish market stall traders are annoying
Oct 2023 • Business
You have to ignore every shop owner who tries to drag you into their store. Be prepared to just walk past, avoid eye contact and be ignorant. Just for fun I responded to their basic English in my basic French. Funny looks ! Quality is generally poor n the cheap looking stalls , but there are some better boutique shops to be found (more like a mall than a market) selling jewellery and clothes. Samsonite and Patagonia branded Backpacks seem OK quality for around 100RMB. Got offered two ‘under the counter’ Breitling watches for 7000RMB (for both) and they dropped all the way to to 1000RMB before I walked away but the store owner followed me for 50m before giving up. If the store owners were less hawkish I would probably spend more time browsing and spending instead of walking by. I bought what I came for but not an enjoyable shopping experience.
Written October 14, 2023
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Sherpa35742269571
El Centro, CA
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Going crazy shopping.
Jul 2019
I hadn't shopped this much in a long time. The one thing I didn't like is I had to haggle for everything. I enjoyed what I thought to be good deals, but by the end of the day, I was exhausted. This was the true meaning of shop until you drop.
Written February 11, 2020
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fran devereaux
Pattaya, Thailand
3.0 of 5 bubbles
If fakes are your thing it’s worth a visit if you don’t mind being harassed
Jul 2023 • Solo
They’ve got fake everything there. The quality is poor in my opinion. The t shirts have branded logos but the embroidery is poor, logos the wrong size, the fit isn’t great. The Rolex watches were ok but they weren’t 1 to 1 copies. Wrong shades of red and green on the watches. It’s worth a visit but I wouldn’t go back. You get hassled on an industrial scale. I had 3 women following me constantly did I want this, did I want that. I only wanted to look on my own. I probably would have spent more than I did but they made me so uncomfortable and anxious I just wanted to leave.
Written July 23, 2023
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Timothy Vaughn
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Visiting
Jan 2019 • Solo
I am gonna be in Shanghai this weekend and planning on visiting this place. Any recommendations on which stores to visit for handbags and Watches?
Written January 15, 2019
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Mary J
Agua Dulce, CA
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The best "fake" "replica" market in Shanghai--Must See and Bargain
Apr 2016 • Couples
This market is the BEST! Easy to get to via the Metro. Easy to negotiate price for those English speakers because most the the shopkeepers speak English. The only real downside is the "maze" of shops and the ability to get lost or not find that special spot you saw something to buy later.

My husband works for the airlines, so he frequents this market on most of his layovers. So I had a real advantage to shop with him. After his numerous visits, he had developed relationships with some of the shopkeepers. Because he is a repeat customer, the haggling is reduced...they start with a reasonable price. Also, because he is a repeat customer, they make sure to state that if something doesn't work, to bring it back.

The secret is knowing to ask the shopkeeper to show you the "good stuff." Many of the replica/brand name products are hidden away. Just ask for what you are looking for and they go fetch the really good stuff from a back room, behind the curtain, around the corner, or where ever they stash it.

I got some beautiful "designer replica" silk scarves. Some new electronics. Popular suede boots. And some great watches. Be sure to check out the luggage. Chances are you'll be buying an additional suitcase to pack all your purchases.
Written April 20, 2016
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Carla P
London, UK
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is the place to go for high quality fake products
Here you will find high quality fake products for very cheap prices. Make sure you bargain hard and walk away if you think the prices are too high. Also, there are many shops selling poor quality stuff so make sure you check well before making any purchases.

For high quality leather bags go to shop B1-12. Ask for their better quality bags as they keep the best ones separately. Apparently this is common practice in the fake markets in China.

You will find the market's entrance at the exit gates of the Shanghai Science & Technology museum metro station.
Written March 17, 2015
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