Nanjing

In this shopping centre you'll find everything you need and more. Stop by for the latest fashion, sporty shoes and shiny jewellery. Moreover, the cafes within provide the perfect opportunity to rest your feet and enjoy a hot beverage.

Qinhuai River runs through Nanjing ever since the very first days of the city, thus the area alongside the river has naturally become the busiest neighbourhood in Nanjing, and the oldest one as well. Taking a touring boat would be the best way to appreciate the beauty of this historical city, especially at night. You can have all the authentic traditional street food at once here, and find all the exotic souvenirs you need.

Lao Dong Men ( Literally means Old Est Door ), was once the most lively commercial street in Nanjing's history. There have been several renovations yet all the classical wood structures are perfectly preserved. Lao Dong Men is a showcase of ancient southeast Chinese villages. When here, you will feel like you are taking a step back in time. This is also a commercial center where you can find all sorts of specialities of Nanjing, such as stinky tofu, stick-pot, tiny steamed bun, as well as paper kite.

This is known to be the most beautiful bookstore in China. Unconventionally enough, it is built inside an underground parking lot. Apart from books, you can also have some drinks and some desserts. The librairie is now in expansion and has 8 stores around Nanjing and 3 in other cities, with each of them a particular atmosphere.

Yunjin, also known as cloud brocade art, originated in Nanjing under the Song Dynasty. This specific weaving art is now on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO. Nanjing Brocade Institute is the place where you can find some authentic, certificated cloud brocade.

As the name indicates, this building gathers all kinds of traditional Chinese craft art from all around the Jiangsu Province and even greater China. From giant Chinese Cloisonne vases to a tiny walnut carving, it would be no stretch to call it a craft art museum.

Be amazed by the number of arts and crafts, calligraphy works and Chinese ink paintings on sale. Souvenirs stores line up along the street. Maybe it will cost you a little more, giving that it is a touristic site, but it is convenient to find all you need in one stop.