Guilin, China
Best places to shop in Guilin
4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Guilin — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Last updated 2026-08-09
1. Zhengyang Pedestrian Street
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The central shopping street — souvenirs, silk, tea, osmanthus products and a night food market off to the side.
Where: Street ShoppingMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 09:00–22:00Cost: BudgetTip: Osmanthus (guihua) wine, cake and tea are the city's speciality — the name Guilin means osmanthus forest.
2. Xicheng Road Pedestrian Street
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The main covered market street — clothing, accessories, snacks and local produce at prices below the tourist strip.
Where: MarketMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 09:00–21:00Cost: Budget
3. Yangshuo West Street
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The famous foreigner street in Yangshuo, an hour downriver — batik, silk, calligraphy scrolls, minority textiles and cafés.
Where: Street ShoppingMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 09:00–23:00Cost: Budget–MidWatch out Zhuang and Yao minority textiles here are largely machine-made in bulk. Genuine hand-woven pieces cost several times more and are sold in the villages rather than on West Street.
4. Guilin International Trade Centre and Wanda
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The modern malls in the city centre — chains, supermarkets and cinemas at fixed prices.
Where: MallMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–22:00Cost: Mid-range
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