Shopping

Nanning, as a popular tourist destination at home and abroad, has a full variety of tourist souvenirs and special local products. Its urban area is praised as a shopping paradise for every visitor, with a great many commercial centers and shopping centers.

One of the most famous local handicrafts in Nanning is Zhuang Jin (a kind of brocade of Zhuang nationality), represented by Xiu Qiu (a ball made of rolled silk). You can always buy the best Zhuang Jin in shops like Nanning Department Store (Chaoyang Road), Nationality Shopping Mall (Renming East Road) and Nanning Wangfujing (Qixing Road). If you want to buy Zhuang Jin in both good quality and cheap price, Nanning Wangfujing will be the best place, especially its open-air night market, where you have much large bargaining room.

Nanning is also a special place for its local fruit, such as longans, litchi, pineapples, mangos, grapefruits and other fresh and delicious fruits; In addition, Nanning is famous for its leather goods, gold and silver jewelry.

Shopping Places Recommended

The Shopping Center on Chaoyang Road

Chaoyang Road is located in the most critical geographic position of Nanning City, with a very short distance to Nanning Train Station and to Long-distance Bus Station. Here run a dozen of large and comprehensive shopping centers, such as Nanning Department Store, Diamond Plaza, Manhattan Supermarket, Wal-Mart and N-MART, as well as an ocean of individual stores. You will never be disappointed to find your favorite.

Qixing Street, a Shopping Street with Brands of a Great Variety

You can find almost everything you need in various shops along Qixing Street, ranging from large shopping malls to small street vendors.

Xinning Street, a Street of Gold and Silver Jewelry

Xinning Street is the first choice for visitors to buy gold jewelry in Nanning; gold and silver jewelry made here are from a very few excellent craftsmen, with new styles, various colors and cheaper prize.

Garden and Flower Market

The Garden and Flower Market is located in the northern section of Yuanhu Road. It is Guangxi's largest, most comprehensive and most unique garden and flower market, combining marketing, recreation and garden appreciation. It is mainly engaged in flower pots, root carvings, concurrently antiques, carving paintings, birds, insects, fish, pets, and supplemented by food and beverage services. If you are interested and wish to go shopping there, it will definitely promise you a surprise.

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I updated this article on April 1, 2012
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Q: Abbie Asked on 2013-06-17 Reply

do u know any app about nanning or guangxi for iphone?

Q: Norli Asked on 2011-10-10 Reply

Is there any vegetarian restaurant in Nanning? Please name a few. Thnak you.

Hi Norli, Yes, there are some vegetarian restaurants in Nanning, here are a few for you to try, the Chinese addresses and names are given so it would be easier for you to ask for directions. If you stay at a local hotel, you can also check with the hotel staff for more recommendations near your hotel. Chazishu vegetarian restaurant on Minzhu Road 茶子树素食馆,民主路北三里二巷 Xinjiangzhaiyuan vegetarian restaurant on Minzu Avenue 闲静斋院,民族大道麻村综合商场东侧 Takongjian vegetarian restaurant on Minzu Avenue 他空见, 民族大道中鼎万象东方大厦C102 Candy Wei Replied on 2011-10-13