Shopping in Xining can add new interest to your tour. Although it is located in the far west of China, as the capital of Qinghai province, it has a wide selection of shopping items with the local flavors. They are mainly composed of handicrafts and unique medical treatments.

Unique medical treatments

Xining is the home to the constituents of the traditional Chinese medicine. They include the Pilose Antler (Lurong), Grassland Caladium (Caodi beimu), Huangyuan Rhubarb (Huangyuan dahuang), Musk (Shexiang) and the Caterpillar Fungus (Dongchong xiacao). Among them, the most famous is the Caterpillar Fungus which is used as a tonic to increase the body's natural resistance to disease. It has been exported to other countries for a long time.

Handicrafts

Handicrafts are the popular souvenirs for you to buy your friends and relatives. Some of them are unique in Xining and some of them are greatly influenced by Tibetan style, such as Huangzhong Coloured Stones (Huangzhong caishi), Carpets, Stone Carvings, Yak Butter Sculptures, boots, knives and silverware.

Recommended shopping places:

Dashizi Department Store
Address: No.53, Dong Dajie

Xidajie Department Store
Address: No.43, Xi Dajie

Qingbai Commercial City
Address: Wusi Dajie

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