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Chengdu in China
is one of the most popular boulevards that attract thousands
of tourists who love to shop. This place hosts a number
of shopping malls, department stores, supermarkets and
especially small stands where you may halt to check
out the local flavor along with the new vogue! There
are shops designed separately for brocade and embroidery,
lacquer wares and local products. So while Shopping
in Chengdu you are sure to come across the ancient
culture of Shu.
There are numerous items that you can shop from here.
But the ones you should not miss out are:
Lacquer wares: The history of Chengdu lacquer
wares date back to the Warring States Period (221B.C.-207
B.C.) and since then it has been a must-collect item
of the shoppers. The lacquer ware is famous for its
longevity, ability to resist corrosion and for its unique
gloss. The chemicals that are used during its preparation
are wood as its roughcast base, plastic, bamboo and
paper.
Silver Inlaid Products and Bamboo Products:
Another product to shop is the Chengdu silver inlaid
products made with silver threads and inlaid on silver
background. In this respect Chengdu shares its reputation
with Beijing. You can see them on screens, tea wares
and vases. To add to this are the wonderful bamboo products
that you will find while shopping in Chengdu. You can
try out the different bamboo sticks, baskets and fans.
Brocade and Embroidery: These should top your
list when you are in Chengdu for shopping. Its history
dates back to the Tang dynasty. This Shu Brocade is
a mixture of various colors which are extracted from
plants. Silk-woven, but durable, the brocade has a soft
feel. Along with this the Shu Embroidery is also famous
for superb craftsmanship. These remarkable pieces of
embroidery appear on quilts covers, pillowcases, clothes,
shoes etc.
Local Products: You can't miss out shopping
some beautiful local products. The local items that
you must collect while Shopping in Chengdu are-
- Jasmine tea and Maofeng tea
- Mix-flavored horsebean
- Chinese alcohol
- Hot pickled mustard tuber
Some of the renowned shopping centers in Chengdu
are:
- Hongqi Department Store
- People's department Store
- Chengdu Department Emporium
- Renhe Spring Department store
Moreover among the many things
to do in Chengdu in China you can spend your evenings
by checking out the Nightlife
in Chengdu and other entertainment options in Chengdu.
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