Textiles and Embroidery (Rongxiu) 绒绣

Shanghai Qipao 旗袍

Silk (Sichou) 丝绸

Jiading Yellow-Grass Weaving 嘉定黄草编

Chongming Hairy Crab 崇明蟹

Shanghai Pudong Chicken (Shanghai Pudong Ji)上海浦东鸡

Houyin Fish (Noodle Fish) 银鱼 (面条鱼 )

Jingjing Pickled Tofu (Jinjing Furu) 进京乳腐

Ligao Candy (Ligao Tang) 城隍庙梨糖膏

Shanghai Juicy Peach (Shanghai Shuimitao) 上海水蜜桃

Shanghai Inkstone Carving (Shanghai Yanke) 上海砚刻

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Textiles and Embroidery (Rongxiu) 绒绣
Shanghai boasts wonderful textiles and embroidery including drawn work, machine embroidery, Mandarin coats, carpets, and artistic tapestries. Gu silk embroidery is the most famous local craft, boasting a 500-year history, but Shanghai carpets are also well known for their careful technique and elegant patterns, and Shanghai artistic tapestries display all the beauty of traditional Chinese paintings. They all make excellent choices as gifts or home décor.

Shanghai Qipao 旗袍
Originally, qipao was a kind of heavy Manchurian dress with a full front and back, created to hide the contours of a woman’s body. In the early 1900s, however, it was substantially modified to show off the women’s curves; unlike the traditional qipao, the new dress—properly called Cheongsam—hugs women’s bodies and shows off their legs with high slits. Cheongsam became popular in the West, portraying a stylish East Asian modernity; their popularity peaked during the 1940s, with elaborations such as transparent black material, beaded bodices, matching capes, etc. With the advent of the Communist Revolution in 1949, Cheongsam fashion came to a screeching halt, but recently, this Shanghainese style has been revived as a party or special occasion dress.

If you want to buy a qipao in Shanghai, the best place to go is Maoming Road (the section between Huahai Road and Nanchang Road). Here you can find any qipao you want: short, long, red, black, patterned, plain, off-the-rack or made-to-order. There are at least 15 quality shops to choose from on this section of Maoming Road.

Silk (Sichou) 丝绸
Shanghai is one of the most important silk cities in China. Popular silk products from Shanghai include silk, satin, damask, brocade, velvet, and muslin. All are famed for their quality and durability. In particular, “Jing San Cup” flowery-print silk, styled after traditional Chinese paintings, is known around the world.

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Jiading Yellow-Grass Weaving 嘉定黄草编
Xuxing country in Jiading district is known as “The Land of Yellow Grass”. Yellow grass from Jiading is smooth soft and flexible. It has been used to weave shoes since the Ming Dynasty, and recently local people have extended the range of products to hats, bags, cases and floor-coverings.

Chongming Hairy Crab 崇明蟹
Chongming hairy crab’s name comes from its hairy claws. Along with Shengfang crab in Bai Yangdian and the clear-water crab in Yangcheng Lake, many consider Chongming Hairy crabs one of the tastiest in China, so seafood lovers won’t want to miss them! 

Shanghai Pudong Chicken (Shanghai Pudong Ji)上海浦东鸡
Known for their fleshy tender meat, these chickens are usually served steamed or braised. Adult roosters can be as large as 9 jin (half a kilo), so they are sometimes called “9-jin yellows.”

Houyin Fish (Noodle Fish) 银鱼 (面条鱼)
Originally, coming from Qingpu and Chongming counties, Houyin Fish (Noodle Fish) is tender, tasty, and rich in protein, fat and carbohydrates. They best way to have them is stir-fried with eggs.

Jingjing Pickled Tofu (Jinjing Furu) 进京乳腐
Jinjing Pickled Tofu, produced by Feng Jiang Yuan in Fengxian County, Shanghai, is one of China’s best known preserved tofus. It comes in a variety of colors, but the most famous is Rose Pickled Tofu.

Ligao Candy (Ligao Tang) 城隍庙梨膏糖
Wei Zheng, first minister of the Tang Dynasty, created Ligao Candy. The first shop selling it was located in front of the City God Temple; two additional shops opened as the candy gained in popularity at Yong Sheng Tang and De Sheng Tang. In 1996, in its original location, Shanghai Ligao Candy shop received official state recognition as a "Famous Chinese Brand." Sweet, soft Liago is famed for its medicinal properties: it is not only good for relieving coughs, but also reduces fever and moistens the respiratory tract, and is sometimes used as an auxiliary treatment for asthma and diabetes. Over the years it has added different flavors to cater to the different tastes of its clientele; today, you can choose from ham-flavored, rose-flavored, Osmanthus-flavored, and over 40 others.

Shanghai Juicy Peach (Shanghai Shuimitao) 上海水蜜桃
The juicy peach of Shanghai is known for its thin skin, delicate flavor, and juiciness. Most of the peaches come from Nanhui County. They are in season from July 10th to August 15th. Prices may vary, with many shops offering free delivery within certain areas.

Shanghai Inkstone Carving (Shanghai Yanke) 上海砚刻
Shanghai’s Inkstones can take years to finish and are known for their characteristic carved fruits and vegetagles. This art can be traced back to the Qin and Han dynasties, over 2000 years ago. Shanghai inkstone carvers are known for their graceful technique and modeling skills.

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