Changsha Shopping

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Shopping Areas

Wuyi Square Shopping Circle – Central

Located at the intersection of Wuyi Lu and Huangxing Lu, it is the most important shopping area in downtown Changsha.

Wuyi Lu, a main thoroughfare in the city central area including the West, the Middle and the East sections, is a popular shopping area in the city. All sorts of department stores, malls and supermarkets, hotels, restaurants on the visitors' recommended list surround the bustling Wuyi Square. In the middle of Wuyi Lu is the Aijialing Shopping Circle, which include Friendship Store and Apollo Shopping City.

Vertically intersected with the western section of Wuyi Lu, is the north-south Huangxing Lu. The southern section of the street, known as Huangxing Nanlu Walking Street is a new shopping, leisure, dining and touring center expanded on the base of a century-old street in Changsha. It was planned to be consisted of three parts, a walking Street, indoor stores and an elaborately designed garden-like entertainment square. All kinds of theme activities of street hip-pop dances, magic, music performances and acrobatic shows will be held there in addition to hundreds of clothing stores and restaurants, which provide plenty of choices for tourists.

One block north to the Wuyi Lu, is Zhongshan Lu, which joined to the northern end of the Huangxing Lu. It is another shopping area in the city central area.
 

Dongtang Shopping Area – South

In the southern part of the city near Furong Nanlu, there is another shopping circle near Dongtang with a landmark shopping center called Golden Family World Classic. Clothes store buildings, friendship stores, Gome Electronic Appliances and other supermarkets dot with area.
 

Railway Station Area – East

The eastern area close to the Railway Station is also a bustling shopping center due to the large stream of people including the famous Apollo Shopping Square and other stores.
 

Stores and Shopping Centers

Friendship Store
A well-known chained department store in the city
First Branch: No. 272, Wuyi Donglu
Second Branch: No. 2, Laodong Donglu

Dongtang Department Store
Address: No. 2, Laodong Donglu, opposite the Friendship Store

Zhongshan Commerce
Address: No. 63-65 Huangxing Zhonglu

Zhongshanlu Department Store
Address: No. 56, Zhongshan Lu, opposite the Xiangjiang Hotel

Apollo Shopping Center
Address: No. 69, Shaoshan Lu, opposite the Great Wall Hotel

Children's Store
Address: south of the Wuyi Square

Woman's Store
Address: No. 346, Huangxing Nanlu

Hunan Shopping Center
Address: No. 129, Wuyi Zhonglu

Changsha Mansion
Address: No. 87, Wuyi Donglu, west of the railway station

Xiang Embroidery Shopping
Address: No. 70, Bayi Lu


What to Buy

Chrysanthemum Stone
This natural stone is amazing with its white inclusions embedded in the grey/black stone. The layers of 'petals' radiate to the outside in beautiful shapes on a stalk giving a chrysanthemum-like appearance, hence its name. Artists carve the stones into different shapes resembling flowers, birds, animals and other artistic figures. These artworks come in sizes from small objects to huge screens and are sold as decorative ornaments.

Xiang Embroidery
Xiang Embroidery in Changsha is well renowned in China. Hand embroidery craft items such as clothes, bags, wall hangings, handkerchiefs and other decorative items are popular souvenir for travelers.

Liuyang Fireworks
Fireworks originated in Chin's splendid Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) and reached the height of their popularity in the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). During the lunar New Year, Chinese people light auspicious fireworks to drive away evil spirits and they are a popular choice to create a festive atmosphere. The fireworks produced in Liuyang are said to be the best in China for their quality and variety, and are exported to different countries around the world.

- Last updated on Oct. 07, 2023 -
Questions & Answers on Shopping in Changsha
Asked by STEVE from KENYA | Oct. 04, 2023 00:46Reply
Where to buy Iphone 15Pro MAX in Changsha
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Answered by Dorothy | Oct. 07, 2023 01:32
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The Apple Store in Changsha is located at IFS in No. 188 Jiefang West Road, Furong District.
Asked by Sydney from MALAWI | Sep. 06, 2018 11:16Reply
how much can i find a 42 inch tv in changsha and which shop can i go to
if there is a website please post.
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Answered by Emily from MALAYSIA | Sep. 07, 2018 00:45
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You can buy the TV in T-Mall or Jingdong website. You can also buy it in Suning Store, there is one located in No. 523 West Labor Road, Yuhua district. The fare is different due to different brands from CNY2000 to 8000.
Asked by RWKLEOW57 | Jan. 13, 2017 20:05Reply
How far is Yiyou Xiaofang Hotel from Changsha Wuyi Square?
I plan to spend 3 nights in the in April. What are the must-see places within 50 km from the bus or train station?
Thank you.
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Answered by Alyssa from UKRAINE | Jan. 13, 2017 21:08
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The distance is not far. From Wusi Square, you can just walk northeast along Wuyi Avenue around 0.6 mile. It is suggested to go to Mawangdui Han Tombs and Hunan Provincial Museum.
For shopping, you can go to Wuyi Square Shopping Circle and Dongtang Shopping Area. Have fun!
Asked by A from THAILAND | Sep. 11, 2016 06:40Reply
I can take Changsha metro line 2 (Wuyi square) to Wuyi shopping circle. Right?
Thank you so much.
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Answered by George from USA | Sep. 13, 2016 01:08
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Yes! Take metro line 2 to Wuyi Square Station, and you will arrive at Wuyi Shopping Circle. ;)
Asked by Dave from AUSTRALIA | Apr. 19, 2016 18:53Reply
Where is the main electronics market place in Changsha?
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Answered by Victoria from DENMARK | Apr. 19, 2016 21:57
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As I know, there are two main electronics markets in this city: Tianxin and Sanxiang.
Tianxin Electronic Market: No.102, South Huangxing Road
Sanxiang Electronic Market: Yuanda Road, Furong District
Most products have good quality and cheaper prices. You can go and see. :)
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