As a well-known tourist city, Guilin can offer you an unforgettable shopping experience.

While wandering around Guilin, you will find many shops filled with beautiful local craftwork and art. The main shopping districts include Zhongshan Lu, Xinchenglu Pedestrian Street, Zhengyang Pedestrian Street, Bagui building, Guilin Department Store and Xiaoxianggang Commercial Street. These streets have shops and vendors catering to all budgets. Bargaining is usually permitted except at Guilin Department Store.

 

Local Specialties

Guilin, literally means ''forest of osmanthus '' in Chinese, is particularly known for its sweet-scented osmanthus products, including osmanthus tea, sugar and osmanthus wine. Some of the city's other culinary delights are Gingko, Shatian pomelo, Lipu taro, cumquat, Luo Han Guo, chufa and momordica grosvenor. There are also the famous "Three Treasures of Guilin": Three-Flower Liquor, Guilin Fermented Bean Curd, and Guilin Chili Catsup.

 

Craftwork and Art

When it comes to art, Guilin is known for its wonderful stone sculptures and jade sculptures depicting the stunning local landscape. A wide array of beautifully crafted local products fill the stores, including: landscape paintings, pottery, porcelain, wood and bamboo sculptures, hand-painted folding screens, boxwood combs, bamboo fine-tooth combs, and embroidered balls. Some of the best places to purchase craftwork include Guilin International Tourism Commodity Wholesale Street and Yangshou West Street.

 

Paintings and Calligraphy

Traditional Chinese painting of mountains and waters will surely satisfy travelers who love Chinese cultural and arts. Guilin galleries are famous all over the world. Guangxi Normal University Art Shop is an extravaganza of masterpieces collected over a long period of time.

 

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