Chengdu
Shopping Chengdu 4 min read
Shopping in Chengdu
Jinli for crafts and panda merch, Chunxi Road for the brands, and the teahouses for local tea.
Jinli pedestrian street
The old-town tourist street β panda souvenirs, Sichuan opera masks, bamboo crafts and spicy snacks. Fixed prices on the shops; bargain on the stalls.
Chunxi Road & IFS
The modern shopping core β international brands, the IFS panda statue and the Taikoo Li mall. Fixed prices.
What to buy
Sichuan tea (jasmine, bamboo-leaf green), panda merchandise, Sichuan opera masks, bamboo crafts, and Sichuan peppercorns (the real ma la numbing spice).
Bargaining
Tourist stalls expect haggling; malls and tea shops don't.
Locals' Tip
Buy Sichuan peppercorns and tea from a tea shop, not Jinli β it's fresher, cheaper, and the shopkeeper will brew you a sample.
Locals' Crowd