Hangzhou Shopping

Hangzhou is a fantastic place for shopping due to the unique items it has to offer. Everything, from Chinese Tea and silk, to name brand fashions and jewelry are available to visitors.

Hangzhou is famous for Dragon Well Tea, which is the most famous and widely drank Green Tea in the world. Besides its wonderful light flavor with a hint of chestnut and long lasting aroma, Dragon Well Tea is filled with health benefits that scientists have only recently begun to discover.

Hangzhou silks are known throughout the world for their beauty and quality. It is interesting to learn how the simple silk worm creates the shimmering fabric. Hangzhou has the largest silk market in China and offers something for everyone. The market is located on Xinhua Road, at the intersections of Fengqi and Tiyuchang Roads.

Hangzhou has a large variety of handicrafts which are found nowhere else in the world. Hangzhou has long been known throughout China as the producer of traditional Chinese umbrellas, fans, and hand made scissors. One of the best place to find these wonderful items is on Qinghefang Street. It is one of the most famous historic districts in Hangzhou and is lined with buildings dating back to the Ming (138-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties.

The most popular shopping street in Hangzhou is Yanan Road. It is located in the center of Hangzhou and offers name brand fashion, jewelry, and souvenirs. Some of Hangzhou’s best restaurants are located along this road. Many famous buildings are located along the road.