What shopping places are there in Hangzhou?

Introduction to Shopping in Hangzhou Tourist Attractions. Hangzhou has a long history and rich products. Merchants have gathered since ancient times, and it is known as the "Shopping Paradise". Here you can find both well-made and famous traditional handicrafts, as well as modern boutiques that follow the trend and have excellent quality. Most people who go to Hangzhou are no longer satisfied with buying some local products such as lotus root powder, silk umbrellas, and tea. Hangzhou is attracting more and more fashionable people to go shopping with its increasingly fashionable attitude.

The Hangzhou style women's clothing on Wulin Road, Sijiqing Clothing Market, Hangzhou Silk City, etc. will make girls who love beauty linger here. Hangzhou's shopping malls are mainly concentrated in Wulin Business District and Hubin Business District. The large shopping malls in Wulin Square mainly include Hangzhou Tower, Hangzhou Department Store, and Intime Department Store. The Hubin business district mainly includes Jiefang Road Department Store, Lee Star Famous Brands Plaza, West Lake Times Square, and Hubin Road International Famous Brand Street. There are a dazzling array of shops to meet the consumer needs of all levels, from luxury families to ordinary people. The main time-honored brands in Hangzhou include: Du Jinsheng, Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors, Wang Xingji Fanzhuang, Rongbaozhai, Bianfumao Shoe Store, Wenglongsheng Tea House, Shao Zhiyan Bizhuang, Yiyuan Shenhao, and Jingyangguan Pickle Shop.

Hangzhou Specialties

West Lake Longjing Tea

West Lake Longjing Tea has a history of more than 1,200 years and is generally produced in Shifeng, Longjing, Yunqi and Hu in the southwest of West Lake. Paohe Meijiawu area, so there are "lion, dragon, cloud, tiger" and other varieties, among which the lion, dragon and Yunjing are the best. Longjing tea is made by picking young buds and leaves and frying them. It has the "four unique qualities" of green color, fragrant aroma, mellow taste and beautiful shape. Longjing tea is a high-grade tea with intact buds and leaves, flat and straight shape, green color, elegant aroma, and mellow taste. When brewed, it appears "one flag (leaf) and one gun (bud)", hence the name "Flag Gun" ".

Soapstone

Soapstone is produced in the mountains of Changhua District, Lin'an County. It is a natural stone produced with cinnabar and is a precious gem unique to China. Its color is as bright as chicken blood, its luster is like jade, it is extraordinary gorgeous, and it is easy to process, so it has become a treasure for engraving seals and various handicrafts. West Lake Lotus Root Noodles West Lake Lotus Root Noodles are one of Hangzhou’s famous products. They are mainly produced in the Tangqi area of ??Yuhang, and Sanjia Village is particularly famous. Lotus root powder is in the form of thin flakes, with a smooth texture and white to red color. When taking it, you only need to mix it with a small amount of cold water first, and then use boiling water to make a paste. After brewing, the lotus root powder is crystal clear and has a clear and mellow taste. It has the effects of promoting body fluids, appetizing, nourishing blood and replenishing qi.

Hangzhou Silk

Hangzhou silk has a long history and is famous both at home and abroad. It can be said that silk has become part of the history of Hangzhou and even Zhejiang Province. Hangzhou silk is light and soft in texture and gorgeous in color. As early as the Han Dynasty, it had been exported to foreign countries through the world-famous "Silk Road". In modern times, it has developed into more than ten varieties such as silk, satin, damask, Luo, brocade, spinning, velvet, crepe, and silk.

Wang Xingji Fan

Wang Xingji Fan was famous in the Song Dynasty and was called "Hangzhou Ya Fan". The "Samsung" brand black paper fan made by it has been soaked in floods, exposed to the sun and After being boiled in boiling water, it will not fade or deform. Wang Xingji fans include more than 300 varieties and about 2,000 colors in 10 categories, including ivory fans, bamboo bone silk fans, feather fans, drama fans, ink-paper folding fans, sandalwood fans, dance fans, and palace fans. They are valuable gifts for relatives and friends.

Water shield West

West Lake shield, also known as water shield and water lily leaf, is produced in freshwater lakes such as West Lake and is a traditional specialty of Hangzhou. The leaves are oval in shape, dark green in color, and there is a gelatinous transparent substance on the young stems and the back of the leaves. It is tender and smooth, used for spoons and soups, and has a rich fragrance. It is regarded as a precious food at banquets. Water shield is rich in nutrients and contains a large amount of vitamin C, protein and trace amounts of iron. It has the effects of beautifying, strengthening the stomach, strengthening the body, and preventing cancer.