About "Doing Your Civic Duty"

There's no question that the good comrade is one who shops. How else can we account for the hordes in Dongmen, Huaqiangbei, and the malls on weekends?

There's certainly no shortage of places to go. In fact, the problem may be that there are too many.

From megamalls to rabbit warrens, from high-end boutiques to funky little stalls, there's plenty to be had -- and at decent prices -- all over the city.

Veteran PRD writer Susan Buchanan has been prowling the city for several years now, and knows a thing or two about bargaining. She'll give you the insider stuff that makes it all worthwhile, saving you time, money , and shoe leather.