Sūzhōu Shopping

Shopping in Sūzhōu

  1. Shiquan Jie Shopping Strip

    Sūzhōu-style embroidery, calligraphy, paintings, sandalwood fans, writing brushes and silk underclothes are for sale nearly everywhere. For good-quality items at competitive rates, shop along Shiquan Jie Shopping Strip, which is lined with shops and markets selling souvenirs.

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  2. Silk Road Centre

    The excellent Silk Road Centre is attached to the silk museum. You can access the shop without entering the museum, although the museum is well worth visiting. There is also a row of silk shops halfway along Renmin Lu where an old silk factory used to operate.

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  3. night market

    Silk embroidery, ceramics, fans and other traditional crafts can be found in the lively night market near Shi Lu, which also sells food, clothing and all kinds of trinkets.

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    Dōngwú Sīchóu Shāngdiàn

    This is attached to a silk factory and has clothes, material and bedding for sale. You can find some lovely items here and staff is open to bargaining.

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    Suzhou Antique & Curio Store

    You can find silk embroidery, ceramics, fans and other traditional crafts in this government run store. Bargaining isn't an option here.

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  6. Xinhua Bookshop

    The Xinhua Bookshop next to the Temple of Mystery sells a variety of English and Chinese maps of Sūzhōu.

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  7. Suzhou Food Centre

    For sweets, cookies, snacks and teas, try this traditional food store at the entrance to Guanqian Jie.

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