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青浦以节日和免税购物拉开夏季序幕 2025-08-04
A glittering night scenery of Qingpu.
Shanghai's Qingpu District has unveiled a vibrant lineup of around 60 themed events, and expanded tax refund services, as part of the ctiy's ongoing "Shanghai Summer" International Consumption Season.
Spanning from now through the second week on October, the campaign focuses on seven key sectors, including night economy, culture and tourism, sports, and rural consumption.
A major highlight will be the 2025 World Rowing Championships, set to take place in September at the Shanghai Aquatic Sports Center in Qingpu. The competition is expected to draw nearly 1,200 athletes from around 60 countries and regions, marking one of the city's largest international sporting events this year.
To further stimulate consumption, Qingpu will roll out more than 160 exclusive offers for ticket holders – covering shopping, dining, accommodations, scenic sites, leisure, and entertainment.
Zhujiajiao Water Town
In Songze and Fangxia villages, visitors will be able to immerse themselves in rural nature and creative culture through events like the Forest Lifestyle Festival and the Mushroom Picking Festival.
Qingpu will also launch the "Most Jiangnan" Culture and Tourism Festival, combining ancient-town tours, float parades, camping events, and interactive family travel experiences.
The Qingpu New City Lawn Music Festival will fuse original music with Qingpu's rich water resources, while Panlong Tiandi – a revitalized historical town – will showcase Jiangnan traditions through live music, long-table banquets, craft markets, and lantern displays.
Live music show at Panlong Tiandi.
Panlong Tiandi has been transformed into a "natural water paradise," where visitors can kayak and paddleboard by day, and explore a romantic 3,000-square-meter Starry Night Market by night.
As highlight of the market, the Starry Cinema will screen outdoor films on Saturdays, alongside activities such as night tennis, community events, and summer surfing pop-ups.
To further boost the night economy, Panlong Tiandi has also extended its summer hours to 11pm.
A coser show at SHOWAY
Besides, Qingpu is tapping into Gen Z trends with an exclusive animation map and a curated "fan route" tour for anime and gaming enthusiasts. SHOWAY, a major shopping mall opposite the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), will host a Guzi Festival, featuring pop-culture merchandise tied to anime, music, and the Metaverse.
English version of tax refund policies presented at the Bailian Outlets Plaza Qingpu.
Qingpu is also stepping up efforts to attract international tourists by improving services such as luggage storage, bilingual assistance, traveler info desks, and easier mobile payments.
Bailian Outlets Plaza Qingpu, a leading shopping destination in the district, now offers "refund-upon-purchase" services for inbound tourists. Tax-refundable items include clothing, handbags, footwear, and skincare.
While brands like Gucci and Prada support in-store direct refunds, making the process faster and more convenient.
A foreign shopper learns tax refund policy at Bailian Outlets Plaza Qingpu
Tarek from Jordan, spent 5,641 yuan (US$782) at the complex on Friday on sports items and clothing.
"The price is very good, about 50 percent less than that of my country, very good saving," he said. "It is the first time for me to enjoy the tax refund. It's always good to have more discount, which encourages me to buy more."
Tarek from Jordan shows his purchase record at Bailian Outlets Plaza Qingpu.
In the first half of 2025, Bailian Outlets Plaza Qingpu recorded 3,861 departure tax refund transactions, primarily from visitors from Russia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Compared with last year, the number of tax refund transactions surged by 124.74 percent, with total refund amounts up 67.9 percent. On average, the service handled 300 to 600 overseas shoppers per month.
"Sports and luxury brands are the most popular choices among overseas shoppers," said Yin Qin, deputy general manager of Bailian Outlets Plaza Qingpu.
Construction of the second phase is underway, which is expected to open in the second half of 2026. East of the first phase, it will have around 100 shops and 2,500 parking spaces.
Source: Shanghai Daily
