Kunming
Shopping Kunming 4 min read
Shopping in Kunming
Bird-and-flower market crafts, Pu'er tea, and Bai minority tie-dye from the Yunnan countryside.
Nanqiang Street & the old town
The old-town market streets — Pu'er tea, Bai tie-dye, silver and Yunnan crafts. Bargain on the stalls.
Bird and Flower Market
A traditional market — songbirds, flowers, crafts and curios. A slice of old Kunming; bargain hard.
What to buy
Pu'er tea (Yunnan's signature), Bai minority tie-dye, Yunnan silver, dried mushrooms, and batik cloth.
Bargaining
Market stalls expect haggling; tea shops have per-cake prices you can negotiate slightly.
Locals' Tip
Buy Pu'er tea from a tea shop, not the market stalls — the shopkeeper will brew you a sample and the tea is properly stored.
Locals' Crowd