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New treats in old market street
By Patsy Yang and Jolin Ng |
May 24, 2009, Sunday
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PREVIOUSLY known internationally for its extensive imitation goods market, Xiangyang Road used to be one of Shanghai's favorite tourist destinations. Now, the spot where mostly clothes and watches were sold is slowly transforming into a quiet business district. The majority of its high-rise buildings include offices but small shops and eateries neatly line the road. Keep a lookout for Xiangyang Park, which is a great place to find some quiet time and get away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby Huaihai Road.
My Way to ethnic treasure
The scent of incense and soothing melodies waft through My Way, a downtown boutique filled with ethnic treasure from Southeast Asia. With paper lampshades dangling from the ceilings, dyed hangings and tapestries from Nepal and India covering the walls, the shop feels like a stop on the hippie trail. Owner Gu Jiangang, who opened the store in 2004, has stocked it with ethnic artifacts, textiles and accessories from his travels in Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Nepal. It is filled with a jumble of eye-catching clothing in bright colors and natural fabrics and jewelry in vogue with Shanghai's jeunesse d'oree. And even if the head-to-toe hippie look is too much, some of the pieces designed by the owner will brighten and enliven any outfit. Here, visitors can enjoy the photographs on the walls, pick their favorite pieces and perhaps plan their own trip to this fascinating region. My Way will open its second shop very soon on Wukang Road, opposite Ferguson Lane.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 392 Xiangyang Rd S.
Tel: 6466-8532
Nanxiang's Tea varieties
While tea shops are a dime a dozen in a place like Shanghai, top-quality tea leaves may be hard to find. At Nanxiang's, they specialize in pu'er and tieguanyin tea. The leaves they bring in are usually older, so the brew is stronger and better. Apart from these two signature tea leaves, the shop also has many other varieties, giving a luxury of choices. Regulars make up most of the customers, which attests to the quality of products. Free sampling is provided, with an introduction and explanation of the tea to help decide which one to buy. And as you shop for tea leaves, check out the intricate tea sets also for sale.
Aroma Garden stress relief
Introducing essential oils into your lifestyle can be quite easy, fun and therapeutically beneficial. Once you have been introduced to aromatherapy, it is often said that you will never look back. Aroma Garden is a one-stop natural healthcare center focusing on aromatherapy, which not only imports more than 600 essential oils from different regions of the world but also offers therapeutic essential oils extracted from valuable Indian and Chinese herbal medicine. Here, a therapist will conduct an initial consultation with the customer to learn about the desired outcome before recommending any aroma treatments. You can choose from 10 kinds of treatments that are designed to give the benefits of internal cleansing. After a series of treatments, the body becomes more energetic and resumes more normal functioning, leaving you exhilarated and deeply relaxed. For example, the treatment for respiratory systems is for people staying in polluted air or smoking environments to remove dirt and fat stuck on the respiratory tube. The massage for jetlag relief releases the very sore and stiff muscles to lift the mental state and kill fatigue.
Opening hours: 10:30am-11pm
Address: 496 Xiangyang Rd S.Tel: 6466-2064
P1 Coffee with art and more
Coffee with art is the concept behind this one-year-old cafe. Originally at Guangyuan Road, it relocated to Xiangyang Road barely a month ago. Photographs taken by Shanghai duo Birdhead adorn the walls, so you can enjoy the evocative images while sipping. The menu offers more than just coffee (Italian beans are 15-38 yuan per cup, or 22-30 yuan for a mug; estate coffee beans are 35 yuan per cup)-with other drinks, meals and desserts on offer. Desserts are all homemade - the cheese cake (22 yuan) and milk pudding (20 yuan) - are must-tries. For some real food, there are sandwiches, 9-inch thin crust pizzas and pastas among the options. Tables are well spaced and it is equipped with power points and wireless internet if you want to work. If you're looking to enjoy a leisurely summer afternoon, there are also seats outside in the small garden.
My Way to ethnic treasure
The scent of incense and soothing melodies waft through My Way, a downtown boutique filled with ethnic treasure from Southeast Asia. With paper lampshades dangling from the ceilings, dyed hangings and tapestries from Nepal and India covering the walls, the shop feels like a stop on the hippie trail. Owner Gu Jiangang, who opened the store in 2004, has stocked it with ethnic artifacts, textiles and accessories from his travels in Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Nepal. It is filled with a jumble of eye-catching clothing in bright colors and natural fabrics and jewelry in vogue with Shanghai's jeunesse d'oree. And even if the head-to-toe hippie look is too much, some of the pieces designed by the owner will brighten and enliven any outfit. Here, visitors can enjoy the photographs on the walls, pick their favorite pieces and perhaps plan their own trip to this fascinating region. My Way will open its second shop very soon on Wukang Road, opposite Ferguson Lane.
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
Address: 392 Xiangyang Rd S.
Tel: 6466-8532
Nanxiang's Tea varieties
While tea shops are a dime a dozen in a place like Shanghai, top-quality tea leaves may be hard to find. At Nanxiang's, they specialize in pu'er and tieguanyin tea. The leaves they bring in are usually older, so the brew is stronger and better. Apart from these two signature tea leaves, the shop also has many other varieties, giving a luxury of choices. Regulars make up most of the customers, which attests to the quality of products. Free sampling is provided, with an introduction and explanation of the tea to help decide which one to buy. And as you shop for tea leaves, check out the intricate tea sets also for sale.
Aroma Garden stress relief
Introducing essential oils into your lifestyle can be quite easy, fun and therapeutically beneficial. Once you have been introduced to aromatherapy, it is often said that you will never look back. Aroma Garden is a one-stop natural healthcare center focusing on aromatherapy, which not only imports more than 600 essential oils from different regions of the world but also offers therapeutic essential oils extracted from valuable Indian and Chinese herbal medicine. Here, a therapist will conduct an initial consultation with the customer to learn about the desired outcome before recommending any aroma treatments. You can choose from 10 kinds of treatments that are designed to give the benefits of internal cleansing. After a series of treatments, the body becomes more energetic and resumes more normal functioning, leaving you exhilarated and deeply relaxed. For example, the treatment for respiratory systems is for people staying in polluted air or smoking environments to remove dirt and fat stuck on the respiratory tube. The massage for jetlag relief releases the very sore and stiff muscles to lift the mental state and kill fatigue.
Opening hours: 10:30am-11pm
Address: 496 Xiangyang Rd S.Tel: 6466-2064
P1 Coffee with art and more
Coffee with art is the concept behind this one-year-old cafe. Originally at Guangyuan Road, it relocated to Xiangyang Road barely a month ago. Photographs taken by Shanghai duo Birdhead adorn the walls, so you can enjoy the evocative images while sipping. The menu offers more than just coffee (Italian beans are 15-38 yuan per cup, or 22-30 yuan for a mug; estate coffee beans are 35 yuan per cup)-with other drinks, meals and desserts on offer. Desserts are all homemade - the cheese cake (22 yuan) and milk pudding (20 yuan) - are must-tries. For some real food, there are sandwiches, 9-inch thin crust pizzas and pastas among the options. Tables are well spaced and it is equipped with power points and wireless internet if you want to work. If you're looking to enjoy a leisurely summer afternoon, there are also seats outside in the small garden.
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