Jiuzhaigou Shopping


Plan your Jiuzhaigou tour? After visiting the astonishing natural scenery of Jiuzhaigou, you must want to take home some special souvenirs. Several years ago, it was difficult for visitors to find a good place to buy mementos. Now, the number of shops open in and around Jiuzhai Valley has grown with the developing local tourist industry, so your suitcases will certainly fill up with souvenirs by the time you leave.

What to buy in Jiuzhaigou?
In Jiuzhaigou, the most attractive souvenirs sold are the variety of mysterious, exotic and colorful Tibetan decorations. For generations, Tibetans have inhabited Jiuzhai Valley. They are happy to share their beautiful native arts and handcrafts with people from all over the world.

Qiang Embroidery
Qiang Embroidery is popular in the Wenchuan and Maowen areas, it is the use of geometric pattern processing techniques, the lines are rough, the composition is vivid, the image is full, with distinctive national characteristics, "Yunyun Shoes" is the representative work of Qiang embroidery.The Qiang people, another ancient minority in China, also live in this region and keep their distinct ethnic culture alive. A piece of beautiful Qiang embroidery is praised as one of the best souvenirs in Jiuzhaigou.

Snow Tea
There are two kinds of snow tea: Green Snow tea and White Snow tea. The growth environment is the same and the effect is the same. It is produced in the long-term snow-covered cypress forest above 3,000 meters above sea level in Jiuzhaigou County. It has pneumonia, epilepsy mania, neurasthenia and high. Blood pressure is effective.

If you want to share the charming beauty of Jiuzhaigou with your friends, some beautiful cards of the Jiuzhaigou landscape are the best gifts to give. These cards can be bought in shops all around Jiuzhaigou.

Morel Mushrrom
Morel Mushrrom is produced in the transition zone of the coniferous forest and the alpine grassland at an altitude of over 3,000 meters in Jiuzhaigou County. It is named after the shape of the lamb belly. The aroma of the bacteria is rich and the taste is delicate. It is usually stewed with chicken or duck.

Additionally, the area also produces some tasty fruits such as delicious Diwen apples. Other bounties of the natural environment are a number of rare Tibetan medicinal herbs such as Chinese caterpillar fungus and fritillary. Of course, yak beef is another delicious snack which you can easily find around Jiuzhaigou. However, please check your country's Customs restrictions before buying some beef to take home.


Where to buy in Jiuzhaigou?

Although Jiuzhaigou does not have any large department stores or supermarkets, it still has a few shops to meet visitor's needs. You can easily find a number of small shops and supermarkets out in the valley, some of which are managed by local Tibetans. Tibetan handcrafts and other souvenirs are available at these shops. Generally speaking, the price of goods sold around Jiuzhaigou is a little high, but bargaining is allowed. Usually, the Tibetan decorations can be purchased at a reasonable price. If you are interested in Tibetan herbal medicine, you'd better buy them at the normal drugstores, which ensure good quality.

There is a tourist bazaar open and waiting for you, just outside the valley. Bianbian Street is about 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) from the entrance of Jiuzhai Valley. This street, said to be the fourth most popular tourist district in China, is about 2.2 kilometers (1.37 miles) long and is constructed in the traditional Tibetan architectural style. Shops selling local and exotic goods, restaurants and amusement centers located on the street will add a spice of excitement to your visit. On the other hand, the special atmosphere of Bianbian also makes it a tour highlight for Jiuzhaigou's visitors. Lingering at a Tibetan shop, looking over the crystal lakes and emerald forests, hearing the village monks chanting and feeling the cool breeze on your face will be a memory you will treasure forever.

More shooping sites in Jiuzhaigou
Jiuzhaigou Shooping Center
Address: Jiuzhaigou Mizoguchi, Jiuzhaigou County
Tel: 0837-7739753

Pengfeng Village
Address: Jiuzhaigou Mizoguchi, Jiuzhaigou County
Official website: http://u31713247.b2bname.com/
Business hours: It is open all day and the opening hours of each store are different.

Bianbian Street
Address: Nearby the Entrance of Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area, Jiuzhaigou County
Business hours: The opening hours of each store are inconsistent.
 


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