Is Plaza 66 worth visiting if I'm not buying luxury goods?

Yes. Plaza 66 is Shanghai's top luxury address and the building itself is the draw: a 281-meter tower over a five-story podium with a striking glass-roofed atrium. Many of the Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton flagships here are among Asia's largest. Treat it as architecture and people-watching, then eat cheaply at the basement food court. Entry is free and browsing carries no pressure.

How do I get to Plaza 66 by metro?

Plaza 66 sits on West Nanjing Road in Jing'an, about two blocks from Jing'an Temple Station on Metro Lines 2, 7, and 14. West Nanjing Road Station on Lines 2 and 12 is also a short walk east. From the People's Square area you can even stroll the length of Nanjing Road, though the metro is faster in heat or rain.

Can I claim a tax refund at Plaza 66 before flying home?

Yes. There is a tax refund counter on the ground floor where eligible overseas visitors can process VAT recovery on qualifying purchases before departure. Keep your receipts and passport handy, and confirm the minimum-spend rules at the counter. Foreign Visa, Mastercard, and Amex are accepted across the stores, so the whole shop-and-refund process is foreigner-friendly.

Plaza 66, Shanghai: Map & Visitor's Guide (2026)

Five-story luxury mall on Nanjing West Road — Hermès, Cartier, Chanel, and a glass-roofed atrium.

At a glance

What it is: Shopping
Also known as: 恒隆广场 (Héng Lóng Guǎng Chǎng)
Opening hours: 10 AM – 10 PM
Time needed: 1 hour
Best time to visit: Weekday afternoons
Getting there: Metro to the door
English: Full English menu
Cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex
Entry: Walk-in — no booking
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi
Address: 1266 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai · 静安区南京西路1266号

Plaza 66 is Shanghai's premier luxury retail address — Tower 1, a 281-meter Kohn Pedersen Fox skyscraper, anchors a five-story podium mall that hosts virtually every European luxury brand in their largest mainland flagships. The Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton stores are among Asia's biggest. The basement food court is surprisingly affordable. Even if you're not buying, the architecture is worth seeing. Metro Jing'an Temple Station is two blocks away. Foreign cards accepted at all stores; tax refund counter on the ground floor for VAT recovery before flying out.

Highlights

Luxury Flagship Stores (奢侈品牌旗舰店)Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton among Asia's biggest
Glass-Roofed Atrium (玻璃穹顶中庭)Architectural highlight even if not shopping
Basement Food Court (地下美食广场)Surprisingly affordable options
Tax Refund Counter (退税柜台)Ground floor for VAT recovery before flying

What Chinese travelers actually do here

Distilled from Chinese-language travel notes — the practical tips most English guides miss.

▸Come on a weekday afternoon; weekends draw crowds and the calm, gallery-like atmosphere that makes the mall pleasant disappears.
▸The glass-roofed atrium is the photo most people overlook; shoot upward from the center on a bright day for the cleanest light.
▸Skip the pricey podium cafes and head to the basement food court, which is genuinely affordable for this address.
▸Process your VAT refund at the ground-floor counter before your last shopping day, not in a rush at the airport.
▸Reach the upper floors via the panoramic lifts rather than escalators for a quick look at the atrium's full height.
▸Jing'an Temple sits two blocks away, so bolt a quick temple visit onto your mall stop for contrast.

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What travelers say (3 reviews)

Catherine L.·TripAdvisor·5/5

The Chanel and Hermès stores are massive. Even window shopping is a treat.

2026-04-15

Brian D.·Google Maps·4/5

Architecture is gorgeous — the glass atrium especially. Get tax refund here before flying out.

2026-03-12

奢华生活·Ctrip·4/5

南京西路最高端的购物中心。基本所有奢侈品牌都有。

2026-02-08

Frequently asked questions about Plaza 66

Is Plaza 66 worth visiting if I'm not buying luxury goods?: Yes. Plaza 66 is Shanghai's top luxury address and the building itself is the draw: a 281-meter tower over a five-story podium with a striking glass-roofed atrium. Many of the Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton flagships here are among Asia's largest. Treat it as architecture and people-watching, then eat cheaply at the basement food court. Entry is free and browsing carries no pressure.
How do I get to Plaza 66 by metro?: Plaza 66 sits on West Nanjing Road in Jing'an, about two blocks from Jing'an Temple Station on Metro Lines 2, 7, and 14. West Nanjing Road Station on Lines 2 and 12 is also a short walk east. From the People's Square area you can even stroll the length of Nanjing Road, though the metro is faster in heat or rain.
Can I claim a tax refund at Plaza 66 before flying home?: Yes. There is a tax refund counter on the ground floor where eligible overseas visitors can process VAT recovery on qualifying purchases before departure. Keep your receipts and passport handy, and confirm the minimum-spend rules at the counter. Foreign Visa, Mastercard, and Amex are accepted across the stores, so the whole shop-and-refund process is foreigner-friendly.