Dongtai Antique Market

Close to Shanghai Old Town is Dongtai Rd and several side streets selling antiques and bric- a-brac. Some of what is classified antique is most likely to be reproductions and only those in the know would be able to pick the difference.
The streets are virtually closed to traffic but it doesn't prevent the odd motorbike zipping through the streets. Many of the stall holders have their wares spilling out on the street and even if your not interested in buying the packed displays certainly makes an interesting street to walk down. Again you need to bargain quite hard for the items but I found the sellers to be quite cheerful compared to some of the sellers in the fake markets.

Dongtai Rd

"Antique Clocks"

Calligraphy brushes

Chinese figurines

Bird cages

Biscuit tins