The festive season has arrived in Shanghai with school winter fairs and Christmas markets popping up around town, so now it’s time to get your home into the holiday spirit. Our decorations guide will help you find everything you need from trees to wreaths, decorations to life-size Santas.
Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Plants
Jingsheng Flower Market
While this is a smaller market, it doesn't lack in the selection available.You can find artificial and real Christmas trees, holiday flower arrangements, wreaths, poinsettias, ornaments and other items to get you into the Christmas spirit.
See listing for Jingsheng Flower Market here.
Rosa Gallica
This little, yet charming shop is located in the former French Concession. They offer very large and beautiful poinsettias, wreaths and trees. The price of the trees is determined by height. Rosa Gallica also offers a selection of special holiday flower arrangements.
See listing for Rosa Gallica here.
Hongqiao Flower and Bird Market
The Hongqiao Flower and Bird Market has both real and fake Christmas trees, ornaments, decorations and festive flowers. Prices are negotiable, however aim for approximately RMB200 when purchasing a fake Christmas tree.
See listing for The Hongqiao Flower and Bird Market here.
Decorations
Yu Garden
Inside and around the area Yu Garden you can find Christmas decorations as well as Chinese souvenirs and gifts for loved ones.
See listing for Yu Garden here.
Carrefour
This popular supermarket chain is a very easy place to find traditional Christmas decorations. Trees, ornaments, tinsel, lights, stockings and all other accessories you need for the holiday season are offered.
See listing for Carrefour here.
Holiday House
Long standing staple, Holiday House has everything you need to turn your house into a festive home. From holiday cutlery to home decorations and tacky sweaters, you won't leave here empty handed.
See listing for Holiday House here.
Ikea
Artificial Christmas trees, holiday baking supplies, gingerbread houses, ornaments and even Christmas-style wrapping paper are available in the store, along with anything you need in life!
See listing for Ikea here.
Taobao
This ever reliable website has it all with a massive collection of wrapping paper, trees, ornaments, lights, advent calendars and even Santa toilet covers. And if you're not a Taobao pro (re: overwhelmed by the thought of even trying to use it), our buddies at Baopals can help you with any of your online shopping needs.
See listing for Baopals here.
You can view more Christmas 2017 in Shanghai ideas, here.
