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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Travelers' Voices on Shopping in Xian
1.
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
2.
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.
3.
Sep. 24,2009 21:18 Reply
Mr.Simon(NZ) said:
I am wondering if there is a market where branded goods are sold cheap.
Sep. 25,2009 01:29
Ms.Meng replied:
What kinds of goods are you looking for? Clothes, bags or handcrafts? Actually, these world famous brand goods are much expensive in Xi'an than in Beijing or Shanghai. You could find these goods at the Century Ginwa and Zhongda Internationl, both of them are located very close to the Bell Tower (the city center).
4.
May. 12,2009 07:37 Reply
Mr.mok(USA) said:
where can you buy the solider and horse ?
May. 12,2009 22:21
Ms.Cindy replied:
You can see a market place to sell these when you enter the Terra Cotta Warriors. Also, youc an find in the souvenir shops in Suyuanmen inside the city wall.
Jul. 19,2009 02:01
Ms.HMM365(China) replied:
I Think ShuYuanMen are good place to get the goods you want,since they have all feature local souvenirs.However,as the terracotta warriors things are all big guys,you can consider going to some local plant where they have their own exthibition,now they supply many products to foreign country,give so much help about broken, fade,change color after you receive your favorite soldiers.Some old and experienced plant can promise you resend new one if you received broken ones.
These some suggestions i can provide.you can know something about the qulity and after-sales service from their website.
I hope you can get your satisfied soldiers,any question pls feel free to contact with me.Thank you
5.
Apr. 5,2009 03:19 Reply
Mr.antoine(hong kong) said:
hello every one,
are there any places or market where to get tailor made clothes (suits and shirts) in xian ?
best
antoine
Apr. 9,2009 04:49
Mr.Wong replied:
I just see a fine shop on Guangji Street, where the tailor can make clothes for you. It looks very well. I forget its name. It is on the east side of the road, near the the Parkson Shopping center.
6.
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)
7.
Jan. 29,2009 14:59 Reply
Mr.rojas(chile) said:
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.
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Nov. 29,2008 20:28 Reply
Mrs.Gibbons(USA) said:
I have visitd Shuyuanmen when we there. It is an interesting place that lots of Chinese craftwork and souvenirs are available. I purchased a very beautiful paper-cut and a shadow-puppet.
Jan. 3,2009 17:34
Mr.Steve Hurley(USA) replied:
Mrs. Gibson, While shopping in Shuyuanmen, did you find souvenirs/antiques to be worth the money?
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Nov. 25,2008 00:07 Reply
Ms.Akila said:
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!