The wait is finally over — the 2025 Shanghai Shopping Festival is about to kick off!

Running from late April through to the end of June, this year's festival promises even more excitement than ever.

Across Shanghai's Minhang district, major shopping destinations are rolling out tempting discounts, lively markets and abundant rewards. Here are some of the highlights:

Xintiandi The Hub

From April 30 to May 3, Xintiandi The Hub commercial complex, in partnership with over 70 retailers, is offering retail bundle deals:

- Spend 79 yuan ($10.82) and receive 100 yuan in value

- Spend 850 yuan for 1,200 yuan in value

- Spend 600 yuan for 1,000 yuan in value on gold and electronics purchases

Plus, from April 30 to May 5, don't miss the market featuring over 30 brands from across the Yangtze River Delta region, with:

- 2 flash swap markets

- 100 sustainability-themed art and educational activities

- 5 interactive experiences

Address: No 688 Shenchang Road, Minhang district

 

Paradise Walk

May 10 to June 7

Aerobic Sports Weekends — cycle through the city, join mass fitness classes led by top trainers and spark creativity through movement.

Launch of a new pet-friendly zone — explore trendy pet-themed car boot sales in the green park.

May 30 to June 2

Don't miss the biggest sale of the year, featuring:

- Trendy apparel at up to 90 percent off

- Gold price reductions of up to 140 yuan per gram

- Digital devices with government subsidies starting from 20 percent

- Luxury beauty products at 50 percent off

- Free meals and tons of surprise perks

Address: No 869 Shenchang Road, Minhang district

 

The MixC Shopping Mall

April 29 to May 5

- Mall-wide deals starting at 50 percent off

- Bonus rewards points for purchases

- Exclusive member gifts, digital product rebates, gold promotions and special bank vouchers

May 9-25

- A giant heart installation — the ultimate photo spot for couples!

- Enjoy a candlelit music night under the stars and create 520 unforgettable memories.

Note: In China, "520" (May 20) is an unofficial romantic holiday similar to Valentine's Day, as "520" sounds like "I love you" in Mandarin.

What's more, from April to June, The MixC partners with 101 CAMP and top trendy brands to bring you the New Youth Urban Lounge, offering:

- Morning yoga sessions

- Afternoon coffee salons

- Outdoor movie nights — a perfect healing escape from city life!

May 30 to June 2

Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with special promotions: Buy 500 yuan worth of vouchers for just 425 yuan — the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one.

Address: No 1599 Wuzhong Road, Minhang district

 

Aegean Place Shanghai

May 1-3

Chow Tai Fook is offering up to 50 yuan off per gram of gold.

Celebrate Children's Day (June 1) with:

- Dining deals and couples packages for just 6.1 yuan

- Fun educational activities and performances — perfect for a warm, family-bonding day.

June 17 to 20

Score dual online and offline deals on smartphones, including:

- Limited-time 200 yuan discounts on purchases over 2,000 yuan

- Huge price drops on popular models

Address: No 1588 Wuzhong Road, Minhang district

 

Jingting Tiandi Shanghai

May 1-18

Step into a dreamy spring escape at the Jeju Island-themed Exhibition. Soak up the sunshine, ocean breezes, orange groves and blooming canola fields! During the Labor Day holiday (May 1-5), be sure to visit the Jeju Food Market, featuring:

- Authentic Korean cuisine

- DIY culinary experiences

Address: No 1078 Hongquan Road, Minhang district

 

Source: Official WeChat account of the publicity department of the CPC Minhang district committee at "minhangnews"