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While Hangzhou is rich in natural scenery and cultural heritage, Hangzhou shopping is special too. As a China Tour Agency using local tour guides, we know all the very best places to shop and these are detailed below.\u00a0 Why not join us on a\u00a0tour of Hangzhou<\/a>\u00a0and you will experience the best of Hangzhou shopping opportunities with a knowledgeable local bilingual tour guide?<\/p>\n

With history dominating any Hangzhou \u2013 it\u2019s been named a Historic and Cultural City by the Chinese Government \u2013 Hangzhou shopping might seem a lightweight activity by comparison. However, Hangzhou combines the best of Chinese tradition and contemporary trends to create a unique memory of visiting China.<\/p>\n

Avoiding all commission-based shopping stops<\/a>, you\u2019ll find a Hangzhou shopping, featuring traditional Hangzhou tea, silk, and Wangzingji fans, and modern shopping malls, the ideal way to take home a little piece of China from your tour.<\/p>\n\n\n

Hangzhou shopping: silk, tea, and fans ancient treasures for a modern traveler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hangzhou Silk: Luxurious, beautiful, wearable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Known historically and today as the Silk City, Hangzhou silk is China\u2019s undisputed capital of silk.<\/p>\n

For more than 4000 years, Hangzhou silk has been revered for its luxurious texture, brilliant colors, and gorgeous patterns depicting authentic Chinese designs.<\/p>\n

The reputation of Hangzhou silk now goes well beyond the city\u2019s border, and both local Chinese and foreign travelers seeking out the perfect travel memento.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no doubt you\u2019ll be surrounded by silk clothing and trinkets everywhere you go in Hangzhou, but ask your local guide to show you only the very best Hangzhou silk. Seeking out the perfect gift for family, or just a great travel memory? A Hangzhou silk scarf ticks all the boxes.\u00a0 Buying something silk is a must item when shopping in Hangzhou.<\/p>\n

Discover more at Hangzhou China Silk Town, 267 Xinhua Road, Hangzhou.<\/p>\n\n\n

Hangzhou Tea: Fragrant and refreshing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Hangzhou tea has an established place among China\u2019s nation of tea drinkers.<\/p>\n

Known as Dragon Well Tea or Longjing tea, Hangzhou tea is famous for its emerald green color, mellow taste, and beautiful flat leaves.<\/p>\n

With Chinese people esteeming Hangzhou tea as a life elixir, you\u2019ll want the perfect pack to take home. Can\u2019t decide which one? No problem. Be sure to visit one of the local tea shops and sample the many tea varieties available or mix with locals and savor the local tea culture firsthand when you step into a traditional tea house. Lion Mount Lonjing, hand-picked at Lion Mount, is among the very best tea you\u2019ll find.<\/p>\n

And if an up close and real experience of Hangzhou tea is what you\u2019re after, make your way to Hangzhou\u2019s \u2018West Lake Tea Plantations. Growing some of the finest green tea leaves in China, tea from here has warmed the hearts, and maintained the health, of local and Chinese people for millennia.<\/p>\n

An Hangzhou shopping trip is not complete without a break to experiment and savor the local tea.<\/p>\n

Our tip? Head to Hangzhou\u2019s Longjing Village or Miejiawu Tea Village if you\u2019re a tea lover. Enjoy the experience of selecting a quality tea, while learning more about China\u2019s rich and its long, delicious history.<\/p>\n\n\n

Wangxingji Fan Co: Form, function, art<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Handcrafted and beautiful works of art, Hangzhou fans were used as an imperial tribute in ancient times.<\/p>\n

While Chinese fans can be found in every tourist strip, an authentic handmade fan is a piece of art.<\/p>\n

Ask your tour guide for directions to the best-known brand, Wangxingji Fan Co. Commencing operations in 1875, a Wangxingji fan is a treasure. Building on the reputation of its founder, Wang Xinzai, Wangxingji fan is\u00a0distinctive for its craftwork, design, and materials used.<\/p>\n

Now integrating feathers, silk, black paper, and sandalwood, Wangxingji fans are beautifully decorated with the scenery of mountains and rivers, Chinese animals, and intricate flowers or figures. Graceful and elegant, they are ideal mementos of your visit to Hangzhou.<\/p>\n

Go to No 62 Renhe Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou\u00a0for a beautiful Wangxingji fan.<\/p>\n\n\n

Hangzhou shopping: Wulin Square, Hubin Shopping District, Hefang Street, and Wulin Road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although shopping in large commercial malls on your China tour may not be high on your agenda, after the ancient history that\u2019s everywhere, you might be after a short break. Hangzhou\u2019s main commercial centers offer just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wulin Square is Hangzhou\u2019s largest and most extravagant shopping district. You can\u2019t go more than a few feet without finding a dazzling variety of shops and department stores.<\/p>\n

Hangzhou Mansion and the Intime Department Store are very popular with locals. With China\u2019s fascination for Western luxury brands, here you\u2019ll find Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, Gucci, and so on. The Hangzhou Department Store is also a fantastic Hangzhou shopping\u00a0destination, advertising huge discounts and year-round deals.<\/p>\n

Peckish? Offering every taste imaginable, Italian, French and Spanish restaurants, as well as local Chinese food, there\u2019s no shortage of food options.<\/p>\n

If a contemporary shopping fix is what you\u2019re after in Hangzhou try:
Hangzhou Mansion \u2013 1 Wulin Square, Hangzhou
Hangzhou Department Store \u2013 546 Yan\u2019an Road, Hangzhou
Intime Department Store \u2013 530 Yan\u2019an Road, Hangzhou<\/p>\n\n\n

Hubin Shopping District<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Hubin Shopping District is central to the famous West Lake which serves as a perfect backdrop for the thriving fashion hub.<\/p>\n

Bursting with magnificent malls and luxury designer outlets, the Hubin International Boutique Compound is a standout in the area. Composed of 34 international designer boutiques, this deluxe district attracts shoppers from far and wide with its cosmopolitan vibe, glamorous fashion and big-brand names, including Ferrari, Armani,\u00a0Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, and Omega.<\/p>\n

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