China has recently become a popular holiday destination for Singaporeans due to its affordable food and picturesque scenery. Here’s one more place to add to the list of new things to do in Shanghai: Miniso Land.
Miniso Land is a 3-storey lifestyle store that sells anything from collectable merchandise to daily necessities. It’s Miniso’s 2nd largest flagship store in the world, and the 2,000sqm space is well-decorated with props and interactive elements featuring characters from their brand collaborations.
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Miniso Land is located along the busy street of Nanjing Road, Shanghai. To get there, take metro Line 2 or 10 and alight at the East Nanjing Rd Station.
Hop on a 5.5-hour direct flight from Singapore to Shanghai aboard China Eastern Airlines, with tickets starting from $400. The place is then a 46-minute drive from the Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Over at Miniso Land, you’ll be able to find official merchandise in collaboration with popular brands like Disney and Sanrio. Spot your favourite childhood characters like Winnie the Pooh, Hello Kitty and Loopy in plushies form. Or if you’re into the bag charms trend lately, there’s also the smaller keychain versions so you can carry the cuteness with you everywhere.
Peanuts merchandise is also found in stores for fans of the white beagle and his scouts. Die-hard Potterheads, you can even get matching Harry Potter bags with your friends. It’s also a great way to tell people if you’re a spicy Slytherin or a creative Ravenclaw.
Apart from plushies and keychains, the flagship store also sells themed daily necessities. Look cute even when lazing around the house with these adorable Kuromi home slippers and thermal cups. Stock up on cute school supplies such as notepads, stickers and pens.
For mommies, you can also find entertainment for the young ones, like the Minion-themed puzzle set.
Anime-lovers, exclusive merchandise like badges and photo cards of popular manga series Spy x Family and Jujutsu Kaisen can also be found here. K-pop fans, especially those of Blackpink, can buy the plush version of their lightsticks if you can’t get your hands on the actual one. Other finds include pillows, fluffy keychains, and phone straps in the iconic 2 colours.
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Given the recent craze over the Labubu series, we doubt the POP MART trend will die soon. Though there’s no sight of the sharp-toothed monster in Miniso Land, there are still many other characters to pick from to satisfy your blind box obsession.
Some blind box series you’ll be able to find are Stitch, Zootopia, and Mickey Mouse.
Head on to the 2nd level of the store, where you’ll spot the beauty and skincare section. Miniso Land carries popular Korean and Japanese brands such as Peri Pera and Za Cosmetics.
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Not forgetting about fragrances, you can shop from an extensive range of perfumes and reed diffusers, so it won’t just be you smelling fresh, but your house too.
It won’t be a complete experience without snapping tons of photos with the adorable characters. Pose beside 3D posters, giant plushies and the various decorated set-ups around the store.
Spice up your next Shanghai shopping adventure with a visit to Miniso Land. Even if you aren’t looking to purchase anything in the store, it’s still an adorable place to browse around when you’re near the area.
Address: No. 479 Nanjing East Road U479 Mall
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Cover image adapted from: 不想吃五花肉, Sela 色拉酱, C 很 T, raul7 via RED
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