| QiPu market is not safe to go. I have just returned from Shanghai. My wife and I just got married in April. She is Indian, so it was her first trip to China. We stayed at HengSheng Penisula Hotel, which is close to the Bund. Her parents and their friends (all US citizens of Indian origin) came to Shanghai as well. We went to QiPu road for some shopping after learning that they have alot of stuff there. I, being the only Chinese in the group, was thought to be the tour guide by the people (huang niu). They(around 15) of them came up to us, literally pulling and theatening me to take them to their shops. When we refused to go with them, they threatened to beat me up. Some said "you are lucky today that you still have your eyes" as we were escorted out by security officers at QiPu road market. It was one of the scariest moment of my life. Everyone in our group were scared for their safety. I have never encountered this in Shanghai or else where in China. Shanghai is definitely not as safe as it used to be. QiPu road people are stupid in trying to use this tactic to get business. They not only lost me, but pretty much anyone I speak to about my trip. I will never recommend QiPu market. Anyone traveling to Shanghai shouldn't go to QiPu. Its not well organized, not clean, not safe. Science and Technology Center is much safer. None of us felt threatened or harassed. |
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