Shopping in Chengdu
Shopping is one of the best ways to discover Chengdu. The city-centre Qing Shi Qiao Market is one of the city's most bustling spots, with traders selling everything from cacti to seafood. Tong Ren Tang, in the Jinjiang District is one of the best places to browse for Chinese medicines. Traditional Chengdu products can be bought at the Chengdu Shu Brocade Factory and the Chengdu Lacquer-wares Factory.
Chengdu Shu Brocade Factory
Plant-extract colours
Shu brocade, which is silk-woven but durable, has a history dating back to
before the Tang Dynasty. The city-centre Chengdu Shu Brocade Factory still
uses ancient techniques to extract colours from plants, and traditional
designs used by ethnic minorities.
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Opening Hours
Daily 8am-7pm
Address
1, Caotang Dong Lu, Chengdu
Transport
Taxi
Chengdu Lacquer-wares Factory
Ancient techniques
Lacquer-ware dates back to 475 BC, and is famous for its gloss and ability to
resist corrosion. The city-centre Chengdu Lacquer-wares Factory sells items
made using the same technique, which requires at least 72 procedures before
the piece is finished.
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Opening Hours
Daily 7am-8pm
Address
81, Jinhe Lu, Chengdu
Transport
Taxi
Song Xian Qiao Art City
Collection of all-sorts
The Song Xian Qiao Art City market in west Chengdu has a huge selection of
unusual Mao memorabilia, jade jewellery, calligraphy and Buddha statues.
Though the stalls tend to sell fairly similar items, there are definitely
interesting items to be found.
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Opening Hours
Daily 7am-8pm
Address
Qingyang Shangjie and Kuanhua Beilu, west of 1st ring road, Chengdu 610072
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8734 6051
Transport
Taxi/Bus 17
Sichuan Antique Market
Bargain hunting
This city-centre market has one of Chengdu's biggest selections of antiques,
from knick-knacks to furniture. Though it's generally more expensive than
some smaller antique stores, bargains can still be had.
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Opening Hours
Daily 8am-7pm
Address
Renmin Donglu, opposite the Sichuan Fine Arts Exhibition Hall, Chengdu
Transport
Taxi
Qing Shi Qiao Market
Pets, plants and food
The city-centre Qing Shi Qiao Market is a bustling slice of Chengdu life. The
tightly-packed market is filled with a bewildering array of food, plants and
pets, including bonsai trees, fighting crickets, eels and birds.
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Opening Hours
Daily 8am-7pm
Address
Xinkai Jie and Nanfu Jie, close to Renmin Lu, Chengdu 610016
Transport
Taxi
Tong Ren Tang
Chinese medicine
With drawers filled with herbs, Tong Ren Tang is a traditional pharmacy in
Chengdu's Jinjiang District which offers a fascinating introduction to
Chinese medicine. Pharmacists here still make up prescriptions using
traditional methods. Stock up on remedies at good-value, local prices.
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Opening Hours
Daily 8.30am-9.30pm
Address
1/F, Times Plaza, 2 Zongfu Lu, Jinjiang District, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8667 0505
