The best Christmas markets happening this year in Shanghai
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Winter is coming, and as long as you're not living in the fictional Game of Thrones world created by George R.R Martin, it's the most beautiful time of the year. Save the dates for these upcoming Christmas markets and get into the festive spirit – yes, we know it's not even December yet...
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The Christmas Designer Market
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Shanghai Creatives brings together a load of local and international designers, artists and artisans for its annual Christmas market. Think clothing, accessories, homeware, trinkets for kids and much more.
📍 Shanghai Centre, 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Tongren Lu. Thu 15 Nov. 10am-5pm. Free entry.
French Christmas Market
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Sticking to the Parisian theme for its fifth year in a row, The Pearl puts on two days of gift stalls, mulled wine, waffles, live music and entertainment, and a visit from Le Père Noël, aka Father Christmas.
📍 The Pearl, 471 Zhapu Lu, near Haining Lu. Sat 24 (midday-10pm), Sun 25 (midday-8pm). 20RMB; free for kids under six years. Extract QR code to book tickets.
Jing'an Christkindlmarkt
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The traditional German Christkindlmarkt is back in Shanghai. Think baked apples, chestnuts, gingerbread and mulled wine, rum punch and tasty food. Beautifully decorated wooden stalls offer handicrafts and gifts, festive baked treats, glühwein (mulled wine) and various other drinks to keep you warm.
📍 Tonglefang, 537 Haifang Lu, near Xikang Lu. Fri 30 Nov-Sun 2 Dec, Fri 7-Sun 16 Dec. 4-9pm on weekdays, midday-9pm on weekends. 50RMB, including 1 mulled wine/punch (Sat-Sun); free (Mon-Fri); free for kids below 12 years. Extract QR code to book tickets.
Christmas market at Un Caffe Bar
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An indoor Christmas market away from the cold, tucked away in Un Caffe Bar, with festive stalls selling seasonal foods, drinks, gifts, handmade crafts and designer products. Activities for kids make this a family-friendly event for all to enjoy this Christmas season.
📍 Un Caffe Bar, Seventh Floor, 77 Jiangning Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu. Sat 15 Dec. 11am-5pm. Free entry. Extract QR code to book tickets.
The Paulaner Bräuhaus Christkindlmarkt
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Paulaner Christkindlmarkt will be held at the large outdoor space at the brewery's expo location. Grab a cup of spiced glühwein, a bratwurst or two and take a stroll in the spacious garden which will be lined with decorated wooden huts. Find everything you need for the holidays at this authentic German Christmas market including real Christmas trees, wreaths, seasonal artisanal produce and handicrafts.
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