With its rapid economic development, Xian is regarded as one of the most important cities in northwestern China. There are many big shopping centers, department stores and supermarkets in and around the city, centered mainly along Dong Dajie, Nan Dajie and Jiefang Lu.
Located between the ancient Bell tower and Drum tower, Century Ginwa Shopping Mall is a landscaped square with profound cultural connotations as well as a high quality, exclusive shopping center. The mall opened in 1998 and now houses over sixty world-famous brands for discriminating customers, including Bally, Burberry, Dior, Givenchy, Lancome, Estee Lauder, and other all of which make Ginwa a fashion center in Xian
Opposite Ginwa is Kai Yuan Shopping Mall, one of the biggest department stores in Xian. Both the price and the quality of the commodities and the sales service are often praised by shoppers, who have made it one of the most popular shopping places in Xian..
Other Recommendations:
Minsheng Department Store, at No. 103, Jiefang Lu
Parkson Shopping Center is popular in Xian and now there are three Parkson
Xian Luck Parkson: 119, Dong Dajie (Opposite the Hyatt Regency Hotel)
Xian Shidai Parkson: Shidai Shengdian Plaza, Xi Dajie
Xian Chang'an Parkson: 38, Chang'an Zhong Lu
Supermarkets are numerous in Xian and are primarily distributed around universities and communities. However, there are some in the city center and the suburbs that are also easily accessible. The most famous include Vanguard, Ai Jia (IGA), Hao You Duo (Trust-Mart), Yi Chu Lian Hua (Lotus Supercenter), Ren Ren Le, etc.
Vanguard:
Opening Hours: 9:00 - 21:00
1. South Gate Branch (Downtown) is situated in Fen Xiang, Nan Dajie.
Bus: No. 600, 603
2. Chang'an Lu Branch (South Suburb) is located at the northeast corner of the crossing of Shida Lu and Chang'an Lu.
Bus: No.19, 44, 101, 215, 239, 408, 600, 603
3. Jin Hua Lu Branch (East Suburb) is situated near the crossing of Changle Lu and Jinhua Lu.
Bus: No. 4, 10, 11, 13, 27, 43, 105, 209, 303, 402, 604, 605
4. Lian Hu Branch (West Suburb) is located at the southwest of the crossing of Daqing Lu and Taoyuan Lu.
Bus: No.2, 12, 45, 103, 104, 207, 210, 222, 223, 224, 301, 303, 605, 803
5. North Suburb Branch is located along the Bei Erhuan Lu (Northern 2nd Ring Road).
Bus: No. 18, 17, 238, 228, 236, 609, 600
6. Nan Erhuan Branch is situated along the Nan Erhuan Lu (Southern 2nd Ring Road).
Bus: No.24, 46, 308, 311, 608
Yi Chu Lian Hua (Lotus Supercenter) TangYan Store
Address: No. 3 Tangyan Lu (Southwest Suburb)
Operating Hours: 8:30 - 22:00
Bus: No.14, 34, 40, 107, 312, 400
There are many historical relic shops in Xian, such as Shu Yuanmen (an art street), which is laid out in the style of an ancient street; Xian Antique Market; and Wenbaozhai Tour Shopping Center. Tang tri-colored glazed pottery and replicas of clay figures of warriors and horses, as well as folk handicrafts of paper-cut and cloth art, can be found there.
Shu Yuan Men (The Arts Street)
Under the ancient city wall behind the Forest of Steles in Xian, there is a well-known street in the style of ancient towns - Shu Yuan Men. Both sides of the slab stone road are lined with buildings in the Ming and Qing styles. Various crafts and arts are sold on this crowded street all year long. Historical relics, calligraphy, paintings, antiques, jewels, and folk art fine works are all tourist favorites.
Xian Antique Market
Xian Antique Market is located at the intersection of Zhuque Lu and Nan Erhuan Lu (Southern 2nd Ring Road) near the Small Wild Goose Pagoda. From large furniture to small coins, the market contains every possible antique known to collectors - but you should be on guard against replicas.
Wenbaozhai Tour Shopping Center
Wenbaozhai Tour Shopping Center of Xian is one of the earliest fixed tour shops for foreign travelers in the Northwest. It is an important window opening Xian to the outside world, gaining the unanimous praise of Chinese and foreign guests. Dealers sell silk rugs, woolen blankets, silk clothing, jewels, jade articles, calligraphy, paintings, historical relics, antiques, model clay figures of warriors and horses, and bronze cars and horses - altogether 35 categories and more than 200 kinds of goods. The address is No.5 Yanta Lu Zhongduan.
Peasant Painting Gallery
Peasant Painting Gallery in the east outskirts of Xian City is one of the most renowned gallery of Shaanxi folk crafts. Having been visited by many tourists both from home and abroad, the gallery exhibits a great deal of Peasant Painting as well as other folk crafts such as paper-cutting and shadow puppet. Professional craftsman in the gallery even can teach visitors to paint or cut!
Related Link: Peasant Painting, Huxian County
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Q & A on Shopping in Xian
1.
Jan. 10,2010 11:46 Reply
Mr.hofmans(Netherlands) said:
I am looking for the name or email or internet-adress of the shop located in the tower of the ancient wall
Jan. 12,2010 19:52
Mr.ANDY2008(China) replied:
it may be helpful.
http://www.xacitywall.com/english.htm
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Jan. 5,2010 18:51 Reply
Ms.Rach said:
This is my first time in China. I am currently in Xi'an and would like to do some shopping. Which places are recommended if i want to bargain for things?
Jan. 5,2010 20:14
Ms.MENG(United States) replied:
What do you want to buy? Currently, all of the department stores in Xi'an are in grand sale season, so you could purchase clothes and shoes at very reasonable price. Suppose you were in the Bell Tower area, you could go to the East Street to find these trendy shops, where please remember to cut down the price. On the West Street, you could go to the Parkson and the Intime, where discount-priced clothes could be found. Of course, you could purchase some luxurious goods at Century Ginwa. On the South Street, you could purchase some souvenirs at Shuyuanmen, just at the foot of the City Wall.
For further suggestions, please go to Xiaozhai where you could find the trendy shops street Bai Hui. It is the most fashionable but cheapest market in Xian.
Jan. 6,2010 19:03
Ms.Rach replied:
Wow, thank you a lot, Ms.MENG
I have talked to one of my new Chinese friend here and we've decided to go Xiaozhai together tomorrow. Thanks again for your suggestion.
3.
Feb. 10,2009 08:37 Reply
Ms.Ayesha(Pakistan) said:
Hello can any body tell me about departmental store/s in Xian where I can find Pakistani canned food and/or spices and wheat flour and wheat bread(uncooked)
Dec. 1,2009 04:50
Mr.Nawaz(Pakistan) replied:
As far as I know there are three Wal-Mart in Xian. One is in Luomashi, the other is in Basement 1 of Lifeng International in Dong'erhuan Another one is in Lijiacun. I don't know if it has been open,
Regards,
Muhammad Nawaz
4.
Nov. 4,2009 18:49 Reply
Ms.Yolanda said:
Where is the best shopping place in Xian?
Nov. 4,2009 19:59
Ms.Betty replied:
Try the East Evenue or Xiaozhai
5.
Oct. 15,2009 10:48 Reply
Mr.Houari(Korea) said:
Last time I visited Shenzhen and found one store named "Comic City" that sells many comic and animation character toys. Is there any similar shop in Xian?
Oct. 17,2009 01:27
Mr.Sam replied:
Yes, you could find this kind of shops at the underground plaza of the Harbor City, Xiaozhai, or these small shops around these universities in Xi'an.