Chengdu Shopping Markets
Night MarketThe best place to pick up all these souvenirs is at the night market near Jinjiang Hotel. The market offers all kinds of weird and wonderful goods from embroidered silk to statues of Chairman Mao. Don not forget bargain. Prices are not set in stone and quoted prices will be much higher than what the stall owner will accept.
Jinli Ancient Street
Jinli Ancient Street is designed in the style of the Qing Dynasty. Many shops, teahouses, bars, and restaurants along the street are designed with traditional architectural style. In the evening, it is the time when Jinli really comes to life. The streets are lit with traditional red lanterns and the locals come out to walk the street and do some window shopping. It is an excellent place to purchase arts and crafts unique to Chengdu.
Chun Xi Lu Shopping District
Chun Xi Lu Shopping District is the most hip and popular district. It is quite large and its main street is on a north, south axis. Chun Xi Lu is a pedestrian street, which means that no vehicles are allowed on it making it a safe place to stroll and do a bit of window shopping. On either side of Chun Xi Lu are tall and modern shops selling modern fashions, electronics, and jewelry. There are also many restaurants and small snack stands that sell Chengdu's famous local cuisine.
Sichuan Specialty Market
Situated in the crossing between Xinhua Street and Hongxiang Road, about 10 minutes walk from Chunxi Lu, it is the largest market of Sichuan Specialty, offering almost everything from craftworks to the local cates. Its price is reasonable.
He Hua Ci Wholesale Shopping District
The He Hua Ci shopping district is organized into categorized sections, so finding things is fairly easy. It does not have name brand items, but what it does have is quite affordable. It is a bargainer's paradise. The first price quoted is usually far higher than the shop keeper would accept. Usually the more items you purchase, the lower the price accepted becomes. The general rule is to offer less than half of the quoted price and work up from there. Since the market is organized into sections many it is easy to shop for prices. It is always a good idea to shop around to make sure that you get the best prices.
Ren Min Market
It is a old time market with long history and high reputation. It is situated in the golden business circle, very popular by tourists.
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