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.
Shops
Expand all1. Chengdu Shu Brocade Factory - Plant-extract colours
Show more 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 8am-7pm
Address
1, Caotang Dong Lu, Chengdu
Transport
Taxi
2. Chengdu Lacquer-wares Factory - Ancient techniques
Show moreLacquer-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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 7am-8pm
Address
81, Jinhe Lu, Chengdu
Transport
Taxi
Markets
Expand all3. Song Xian Qiao Art City - Collection of all-sorts
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
4. Sichuan Antique Market - Bargain hunting
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 8am-7pm
Address
Renmin Donglu, opposite the Sichuan Fine Arts Exhibition Hall, Chengdu
Transport
Taxi
5. Qing Shi Qiao Market - Pets, plants and food
Show moreThe 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 8am-7pm
Address
Xinkai Jie and Nanfu Jie, close to Renmin Lu, Chengdu 610016
Transport
Taxi
Specialists
Expand all6. Tong Ren Tang - Chinese medicine
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 8.30am-9.30pm
Address
1/F, Times Plaza, 2 Zongfu Lu, Jinjiang District, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8667 0505
