Shanghai is a city where you can find a market for everything—from clothes to plants to hotel supplies and more. It’s no surprise that there are glasses markets in Shanghai devout solely to catering to eyewear, both prescription and fashionwear.
Here, we’ve compiled a list of the four best glasses markets in Shanghai.
1. Shanghai International Eyewear City 上海国际眼镜城
As a sprawling three-story shopping center packed with lenses, frames, glasses, and more, this eyewear ‘city’ truly lives up to its name. If variety is what you seek, Eyewear City offers countless options spread across its bustling three floors.
The main attraction of the optical market lies in its competitive prices for quality glasses. In the West and at branded retailers, prescription glasses and branded frames often come with high price tags. However, in this wholesale market where goods are sourced directly from manufacturers, the competition drives prices down. Additionally, there’s no need for a prescription. The sellers are equipped with the necessary technology and opticians to conduct eye tests on the spot, helping shoppers determine their lens needs.
Address: 1688 Zhongxing Lu, near Hengfeng Lu 中兴路1688号，近恒丰路
2. 3 Yeh Optical City (Zhabei Store) 三叶眼镜批发市场闸北店
3 Yeh Optical Market provides a diverse range of eye care products, including contacts, contact solution, sunglasses, and prescription glasses. While many of their items are offered at bargain prices, it’s worth trying to negotiate for an even lower price.
Address: 4-5F, 360 Meiyuan Lu, by Moling Lu 梅园路360号环龙广场4-5楼, 近秣陵路
3. Kaitai Glasses Wholesale Market 开泰眼镜城
Shanghai Kaitai Eyewear Wholesale Market is a professional place for buying eyewear, approved by the Zhabei District Government of Shanghai. It’s located on Eyewear Street, Qingyun Road, which is known as the center of Shanghai’s optical industry. In October 2007, the Shanghai Government officially named Qingyun Road as the only ‘Spectacle Commercial Street’ in the city.
Walking along Qingyun Road, especially from Xizang North Road to Baochang Road, feels like entering a kingdom of eyeglasses. The street is packed with eyewear shops one after another, showcasing a wide variety of glasses that catch the eye. This area is known as Qingyun Road Eyewear Street, home to approximately 250 eyewear stores within just 500 meters.
Address: 706 Baochang Lu, near Qingyun Lu 宝昌路706号, 近青云路
4. Solarmoon Eyeglasses City 日月眼镜城
This building has only one floor and hosts a small number of vendors. English isn’t widely spoken here, so it’s a good idea to bring along a Chinese-speaking friend if you need help. The selection at Solarmoon Eyeglasses City is somewhat limited compared to other markets.
Address: 555 Qingyun Lu, near Xizang Bei Lu 青云路555号，近西藏北路
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