Kunming Shopping
Kunming offers many local products. The interaction of different
cultures and colorful lifestyles offers visitors so much to see
and buy. In particular, Kunming is famous for local handiwork
including Dai Jin (brocade made by Dai artisans), minority tie
dying and Dai Zhu Bian (Dai bamboo basketry), as well as ivory
and wood carvings.There are a variety of stores selling locally
produced souvenirs for travelers to buy for friends or family.
Kunming is therefore an ideal place to find local products and
souvenirs offered in Yunnan Province, China.
Dai Jin
 Most Dai women can weave Dai Jin, a kind of drapery with colorful
and unique designs used to make bags, curtains, bedclothes, cushions,
etc., making excellent gifts for relatives and friends.
Dai people are also clever at making articles of bamboo because
the Dai families live in bamboo houses in which everything is made
of bamboo including cabinets and hats.
Kunming Ivory Carving
Kunming ivory carving with a more than 40-year history is an
exquisite handiwork offering plane and three-dimensional carving.
Carved ivory birds, flowers and images are valuable and popular
as collections and precious souvenirs. However, please note that
as a rule, ivory and ivory articles are not allowed to be taken
out of China. In order to take the ivory and ivory items out of
China, a testimonial issued by the relevant Chinese governmental
department is required.
Wood carving
Wood carving in Kunming is exhibited mainly in wood furniture
including chairs, benches and tea tables. Furniture with enchased
marble is classical and elegant.
| Shopping Areas in Kunming |
Nanyao Market
Nanyao Market is the largest open market dealing primarily with
local specialties and handicrafts, which is located beside the
railway station and long-distance bus station, and close to downtown
Kunming.
Yunnan Curio Building
The four-story traditional Yunnan Curio Building is located on
Nanping Lu. It houses old Yunnan artwork. Here, many stores offer
handcrafts of various nationalities. Both are ideal souvenir venues.
Most goods can be bargained down.
Kunming Department Store
Kunming Department Store is conveniently located on Dongfeng Xi
Lu, the center area of the city. There are many kinds of daily
commodities there.
Qian Cun Department Store
Qian Cun Department Store is located on Renmin Zhong Lu. It is
a new and modern store which is popular with tourists.
Yunnan General Post Office
Located on Beijing Lu, Yunnan General Post Office is the largest
post office in Kunming. There are also many kinds of postcards
as well as stamps for sale in the post office.
Flowers and Birds Market
 Situated in Jing Xing Street, theFlowers and
Birds Market is a glimpse into local life. In the Flowers and Birds
Market, hundreds of flowers, including orchids, camellias, lilies,
roses and tulips bloom in profusion. You can buy loose flowers,
made-up boutiques, or potted flowers as well as various styles
of vases there. You'll hear continuous bird song from parrots,
mynahs, thrushes, and cuckoos, most of which are for sale.
Since 1983 the Flowers and Birds Market has gradually been built
into a comprehensive public spot for leisure, shopping, and trading.
Strolling on the market street, you can see shops and stalls of
all sorts, especially those featuring flowers, birds, and fish.
The market has also become a must-visit destination offering pets,
curios, jade articles, jewelry, ink stones, porcelains, potteries,
stone carvings, marble products, artworks, handcrafts, and an array
of other items which may great souvenir gifts.
The Flowers and Birds Market is a treasure trove for souvenirs.
Do not miss the shops that sell colorful ethnic costumes with headdresses.
Most are handcrafted and very popular with tourists. Prices are
reasonable, and you may even bargain with shopkeepers. Beautiful
well-preserved old buildings within the market are now home to
many Western restaurants and shops.
Wal-Mart in Kunming
- Da Guan Branch of Wal Mart
Address: E1 and E2, Daguan Shangye Cheng, Kunming
- Guomao Zhongxin Branch of Wal-Mart
Address: No. 289 Chuncheng Road, Kunming
- Ji Da Branch of Wal-Mart
Address: No. 188 Huancheng Dong Road, Kunming
NOTE:
Although this information is correct at the time of our web publication,
it is still advised that you call the phone number and confirm
the address before going to the venue because some venues may
have changed their telephone numbers or address locations.
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