Guangzhou Shopping

Guangzhou is a large manufactory for many products, which contributes a lot to the rapid development of wholesale markets. This attracts worldwide businessmen to go shopping in China Guangzhou. The biannual Canton Fair further adds to the commercial atmosphere. To tourists, Guangzhou is also a shopping paradise for buying most fashionable clothes and local specialties. The following briefly tells visitors what to buy and where to shop in Guangzhou.
 

Guangzhou Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street

What to Buy in Guangzhou

Clothing

The clothing industry in Guangzhou is developing quite rapidly and prosperously. The clothing market is always up to date, providing customers with the most fashionable clothes. Moreover, diversified clothes of different price levels are also provided to meet customers’ needs. 
 

Electrics and Electrical Appliances

The electronic industry in Guangzhou is also well developed. The main electrical appliances available are as follows: audio-visual products, communication equipments, household appliances, lightning products and so on.
 

Local Specialties 

Located in the fertile Pearl River Delta and with a history of about 2,800 years, Guangzhou is rich in local products. Also, due to its location along China’s south coastal line, many products gather here. All these contribute to the unique, colorful and various local specialties.  
 

Where to Buy Clothes in Guangzhou

Clothing Wholesale Markets

Wholesale markets are favored by customers who want to buy clothes in bulk at lower prices. Generally speaking, the more clothing one buy, the bigger discount one will get. Around Guangzhou Railway Station, gather many clothes wholesale markets, like Tianma Wholesale Markets and Zhanxi Wholesale Markets. Moreover, Baima Clothing Wholesale Markets and Shahe Clothes Wholesale Markets are quite large and bustling markets. 
 

Pedestrian Streets

Pedestrian streets are more suitable for shopping at a leisurely pace. Beijing Road and Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street rank the most popular among locals and visitors. Hundreds of small shops stand along either side of the streets selling clothes, shoes, and other unique products. Prices are generally higher here than at the wholesale markets. 
 

High-end Shopping Malls

Among all the shopping districts in Guangzhou, Tianhe CBD is the largest centralized area of high-end shopping malls, such as K11, Tianhui Square, Tianhe City, Gaode Zhidi Square… These shopping malls provide tourists with upscale service and exquisite high-end clothes from top domestic and foreign brands. 
 

Where to Buy Electrics and Electrical Appliances

There are many electrics or electrical appliances wholesale markets. The top shopping area in Guangzhou for those items is around Haiyin Square. Hanyin Electrical Appliance Market, Xingzhiguang Market and Stage Appliance Market are highly advised for customers. 
 

Top Souvenirs to Buy in Guangzhou & Where to Buy

Souvenir Shops at Wende Street
Cantonese Embroidery Souvenirs

Cantonese Embroidery

Cantonese embroidery, famous for its bright color and vivid pattern, must deserve buying as a precious gift. Guangxiuzhuang, located in No.100 Yuehua Road, is specialized in selling Cantonese embroidery.

See more Chinese Embroidery
 

Jade Sculpture

Located on Xia Jiu Lu, Hualin Jadeware Street is a place mainly retail and whole sell jade and jewelry items. It is said the history of this street can be traced back to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). From that time, Hualin Jadeware Street has already been the famed Jadeware Fair. At present, hundreds of jadeware stores are found here. Best-quality jades from Burma and Yunnan Province are made into jade bracelets, rings and other wares.

See more about Chinese Jade
 

Nangfang Tea Market must be a wonderful place for you to choose any kinds of tea, including black tea, green tea, bitter tea, Pu’er tea, Tie Guan Yin, flower tea and so on. 
 

Since Guangzhou is a distribution of Chinese herbal medicine in southern China, visitors can try picking up some at a reasonable price. If you are interested, go to Qingping Market, one of the largest Chinese herbal medicines market in Southern China. 

Other Specialties: Various carvings including olive carvings, wood carvings, inkstones with delicate carvings; Cantonese sausage; Cantonese dim sum…

Souvenirs - Olive carvings
Olive Carvings
Ink-stone
Inkstone

Guangzhou Airport Shopping

To meet transfer passengers’ needs, shopping areas have been set at Guangzhou Airport. Due to its special location, the products here are various, including both local specialties and luxury products from international brands. The product price at those duty free shops is generally lower than that in downtown, while in other regular shops are higher.  

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- Last updated on Dec. 20, 2023 -
Questions & Answers on Shopping in Guangzhou
Asked by Byanka from AMERICA | Feb. 26, 2024 14:39Reply
Whole sale clothes in hong kong
Where ca i buy wholesale modern style women clothes in hong kong china .i need to ship its to USA by cheapest price.
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Answered by Hailey | Feb. 27, 2024 17:13
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You can have a try at the Hong Kong Industrial Center, which has a lot of clothes stores.
Asked by Ashraf from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 23, 2024 02:59Reply
Clothes and electronics
Where can I buy leather jacket,also phones and phone covers and headphones Also some perfumes
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Answered by Jessica | Feb. 25, 2024 19:36
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Some wholesale markets around the Guangzhou Railway Station are available, like Baima, and Shahe clothes markets.
Asked by Mohamed from TUNISIE | Dec. 26, 2023 06:38Reply
Hi, could someone advise where I can buy Padel Racket and balls in Guangzhou
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Answered by Jessica | Dec. 26, 2023 17:09
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There are hundreds of sports shops around the Tianhe Sports Center and you can have a try there.
Answered by Mohamed | Jan. 03, 2024 08:02
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Many thanks.
Asked by Anna from SINGAPORE | Dec. 20, 2023 20:07Reply
Is there any shops that sells miniature toys where I can do bulk purchase?
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Answered by Dorothy | Dec. 20, 2023 21:55
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Guangzhou Liwan Toys Wholesale Market is recommended.
Asked by Nyasha from ZIMBABWE | Dec. 17, 2023 21:32Reply
Where can I buy formal clothes for ladies and children'clothes in Guangzhou
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Answered by Daisy | Dec. 17, 2023 21:48
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Guangzhou Shisanhang Clothes Market in Liwan District is recommended.
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