Compared to big cities, although the commerce in Zhangjiajie is still underdeveloped, there are many local specialties in Zhangjiajie that are worth purchasing for tourists.
What to buy in Zhangjiajie?
The main local specialties of Zhangjiajie include kiwifruit, tea, kudzu root powder and other agricultural products, as well as handicrafts such as Tujia brocade, sand and stone paintings, vermilion, Hunan embroidery, and silver jewelry. These are the favorite souvenirs for domestic and foreign tourists visiting Zhangjiajie to buy as gifts for family and friends.
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| Tujia Brocade | Sandstone Painting | Cinnabar Crafts |
Where to buy in Zhangjiajie?
The main commercial streets in Zhangjiajie are located in the People's Square in Yongding District. Xibu Street and Tianzi Street are located in Wulingyuan District.The large and complete supermarkets include Xinyijia Supermarket, Genli Supermarket, Many Department Store and Hyper-mart. There are also some local specialty shops in the city. If you have enough time, you can go to the Farmers'market to have a look. Maybe you can get more.
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| Xibu Alley | Underground Shopping Center | Many Supermarket |
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| Genli Supermarket | Hunan Impression Supermarket | Hyper-mart |
Tips for Zhangjiajie Shopping
Shopping is an important part of tourism activities, but if you don't get the key-points, it can make you spending money unjustly, simetimes even getting frustrated and burdened. The principles that tourism shopping should master are listed as below:
1、 Shopping should purchase local specialties or specialty souvenirs.
2、 Shopping should compare with three different stores and carefully identify the authenticity.
3、 Small and lightweight items should be purchased for easy carrying. If shipping is required, it is necessary to understand whether the purchased item is allowed to be shipped.
4、 Shopping should avoid impulsiveness. Whether purchased for personal use, collection, or as a gift to family and friends, it depends on whether it has real value. Otherwise, impulsive shopping will only cause oneself to lose money and suffer.
