Shopping in Guangzhou

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   Onelink Plaza

   At first glance, this looks like a regular shopping mall but it is actually a wholesale market. Each shop usually carries specific products with many selections of varieties. You will find products such as arts and crafts, jewelry, sporting goods, toys, key chains, collectibles and gifts of all types. Many store and boutique owners from all over the world come here to buy their products. You will get the best prices if you buy in bulk (usually 20 or more). Most shop owners will not bargain unless you buy in bulk. However, if you only buy small quantities, the prices are usually cheaper than elsewhere. ''Not to be confused with Onelink Centre in Tianhe.''

   39 Jiefang South Rd (解放南路39号)
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   Qingping Market

   Cantonese are known to eat just about any animal, and the market is world famous for its wild animal trades, although it has been tamer since the SARS outbreak. It is still a great place to go for exotic goods. The modern front of the market has quite a few stalls selling dried herbs used in Chinese Medicine. The real charm here lies just behind the modern exterior. The modern exterior is built onto a series of old historical narrow alleyways with shops selling herbs.

   Qingping Road (清平路)
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   Grandview Mall (Zhengjia Plaza)

   This is the largest mall in Guangzhou, located in the heart of Tianhe District. It includes famous fashion stores and several department stores, with beautiful musical fountains and fantastic views. Number of shoppers can reach half a million a day on holidays and festivals. This mall includes many Western food chains, such as Starbucks, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Other venues include ice skating rink, amusement park and a five-star cinema.

   228 Tianhe Road, (天河路228号) Website
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   Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street

   This is the main shopping thoroughfare, a pedestrian street where most stores are open from 9AM-10PM. Avoid individuals who solicit pirated DVDs and imitation goods. Don't follow anyone into the small dark alleys in between buildings to see their goods.
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   Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street

   This shopping area is also a showcase of traditional Cantonese architecture Qilou(骑楼). It is particularly pretty at night when lights are lit up. Prices here are generally lower than Beijing Road's, but prepare to bargain.
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   Zhongtian Shopping Mall

   Located at CITIC Plaza near the East Train Station, this plaza is more than a place to shop and eat. The plaza has great one-stop service to meet your banking, dry cleaning, grooming and transportation ticket needs.

   天河北路 233号中信广场
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   Friendship Store

   It is one of the oldest department stores targeting foreigners in Guangzhou. You will also find its branches in Grandview Mall and Times Square on 28 Tianhe North Road (天河北路28号).

   369 Huanshi East Rd (环市东路369号) 9:45AM–9:45PM
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   China Plaza

   This is another large shopping mall with brand name department stores, clothing stores, electronics stores and restaurants.

   33 Zhongshan 3rd Rd (中山三路33号)
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   Wangfujing

   This is a branch of the famous department store in Beijing, featuring mid to high-end products.

   40 Longlin Down Road (农林下路40号) 9:30AM–9:30PM Website
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    Haiyin Shopping District

    Selling appliances, sporting goods, cloth, fabrics, camera accessories and electronics.

    at the northwest side of the Haiyin Bridge (海印大桥)
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    Tee Mall

    This is one of the busiest and most popular shopping mall in the heart of the city.

    208 Tianhe Road (天河路208号) Website
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    Cultural Street

    A good place to look for antiques and traditional Chinese artistic goods.

    Wende Road(文德路)
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    Household Merchandise Street

    The street has become a shopping center selling everyday goods.

    Gaodi Street(高第街)
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    Mayflower Plaza

    This is a place where young people hang out and shop.

    68 Zhongshan 5th Road (中山五路68号), at the northern end of the Pedestrian Street Website
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    Liwan Plaza

    You will find a good selection of crystal there.

    9 Dexing Road (德星路9号), at the east end of the street

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