Guiyang Shopping

Maotai liquor

Maotai liquor, produced in Maotai, Renhuai County, is one of the world's three most famous distilled liquors. In 1915, Maotai won global fame at the Panama World Fair. Since 1949 it has won 14 international gold prizes and been named the No.1 national liquor for years. Maotai is clear and transparent, and offers a pure, mild and mellow soysauce fragrance that lingers.

Anshun Batik

It is a traditional handicraft of the Buoyeis in the Anshun region. Traditional designs of flowers, birds, fish and insects produced on indigo-dyed cotton cloth reflect strong ethnic characteristics. Recently, colorful silk and wool batiks have been made. There are over 1,000 types of products including cloth, bedding, tapestries, caps and purses.

Guiding Yunwu Tea

Grown on Yunwu Mountain in Guiding County, this tea was given as a tribute to the early Qing court. The leaves resemble fishhooks, thin and soft, with whitish hair. This green tea is much favored for its low caffeine and high catchpoll content.

Yuping Flutes

Flutes produced in Yuping County have won international prizes. These elaborately carved flutes made of local bamboo roduce a clear and beautiful sound.

Ethnic Silver Articles

The silver ornaments produced in Huangping County are mainly two types - Miao and Gejia. Both of them include headgear, necklaces and bracelets. Each type has its distinct shapes, patterns and motifs. Miao ornaments mainly use dog, cat, horse, insect, flower and bird motifs, while the Gejia prefer sun, stars, dragon, phoenix, bat and certain plant motifs.

Embroidery and Cross-stitch

Embroidery of the Miao people is a traditional local handicraft. Designs are usually butterflies, birds, flowers and marine animals. Cross-stitch patterns follow the warp and weft of the cloth and the most popular ones are geometric figures.

Exotic stones
Guizhou has impressive deposits of gold, silver and other minerals.

Friendship Store
Add: #10 Yan'an E. Rd.
Description: The largest government-run store in Guiyang selling a variety of souvenirs
Hours: 8:30 am-6:30 pm

Wuyue Xinxiu Garden
Add: #19 Xihu Rd.
Description: mainly selling local handicrafts including batik, flutes, lacquer ware, ink stones, etc.
Hours: 8:30 am-6 pm

Guiyang Antique Store
Add: #9 Gongyuan Rd.
Description: local arts and crafts and antiques.
Hours: 9 am-6 pm

Arts & Crafts Co.
Add: #182 Zunyi Rd. Hours:
Description: offers Calligraphy and paintings from local artists.
Hours: 9 am-6 pm

Foreign Language Bookstore
Add: #62 Yan'an E. Rd. Hours:
Tel: 5814328
Description: English-language classics and tourist maps available
Hours: 8:30 am-6 pm

Flower and Bird Market
Add: Yangming Rd. Hours:
Description: birds, flowers, goldfishes and other pets
Hours: 9 am-7pm

Ruijin Night market
Add: Ruijin S. Rd. Hours:
Description: local products
Hours: 6 pm-1am

Guiyang Department Store
Add: Zhonghua Rd. Hours:
Description: Originally built in 1953, one of the largest shopping centers in Guiyang. mainly sells essential use items.
Hours: 9 am-8: 30 pm

Hualian Department Store
Add: #137 Zhonghua M. Rd. Hours:
Description: goods for men, such as the liquor, tobacco and men's clothes.
Hours: 9 am-8: 30 pm

Time Square
Add: Zhonghua M. Rd.
Description: Newly constructed, a multi-functional shopping mall offering shopping, catering, and recreation.
Hours: 9 am-10 pm

Parkson
Add: Zhonghua Rd.
Description: largest department store in Guiyang, sells a wide range of goods of high quality.
Hours: 8:30 am-8: 30 pm

Dachanglong Supermarket
Add: #26 Jiefang Rd. Hours:
Hours: 8:30 am-10 pm
Description: the largest supermarket in Guiyang