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 Big fans to cool u down during
the hot summer by maysue
These big Yangshuo fans are great for decorations! I simply can't resist walking bypass these fancy fans without buying it. These fans are delightfully delicate, yet sturdy and colorful. The fans are available in various sizes and they are made with either silk or paper as the fan support and background.
The painted fan undergoes a series of processes including dyeing, mounting and paiting with lacquer or water colour paint before it is ready for retail. You can always find the backdrop of the fans are either depicting birds (crane, small chirpy birds), bamboos, flowers (peony, usually), insects and traditional, beautiful Chinese girls.
It makes a nice gift but caution, if you buy a big fan, you need to handcarry it. It can be rather clumsy. Small fans are nice and handy. The selection in the town and at the pier is good but make sure you bargain hard here - most stores and stall owners are used to ripping foreigners off; that includes the oversea Chinese who don't speak good Chinese.
RMB5 - RMB8 for small fans while RMB10-RMB15 for the medium size and RMB18 to RMB30 for big fans. Nothing more or less. Be firm with your bargain. Learn some Chinese, especially for shopping purposes, to get a head start. That should surprise the sellers. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: After the boat cruise through the Li riverDirections: At the pier of the Li River
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 The many souvenir stalls
at Zhongshan Middle Road by yipsufen
Stalls here mostly sell souvenirs and knick-knacks from all parts of China and they sell mostly the same kind of goods too.
You can try their sour vegetables which is a type of appetizer made from vinegared vegetables or fruits. Perhaps the chinese kind of salad.
Niko Niko Do Plaza and Guilin Departmental Store are situated here. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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 Night view of Zhengyang
Paedestrian Street by yipsufen
In many ways Zhengyang Pedestrian Street is the hub of the city. Its shops and restaurants bring thousands of people daily to the area and at night it pulsates with life as people use the many venues that offer great nightlife. You can find McDonald's and KFC here. Leave a Comment Theme: Women's Clothes
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 Niko Niko Do Plaza by yipsufen
The basement has a supermarket. I would suggest you to buy some local produce here like fermented bean curd, osmanthus cakes, etc. without paying for tourist price. You have to deposit your bag at the automatic lockers here, for free.
At the supermarket there's a underground pass where you can cross over to the opposite side of road. It's so convenient. All local produce with Guilin flavours are sold at this area. There are some VCD, fashion and handphone shops here.
Opening Hours: 9:00am-9:30pm Leave a Comment Theme: Department StoreAddress: 37 Zhongshan Middle RoadPhone: 0773-2815390
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 Osmanthus products by yipsufen
While in Guilin try some Osmanthus wine. It is very fragrant, and is available in small bottles.
Osmanthus cakes are best eaten together with sipping a cup of Osmanthus tea. There are both fragrant and the taste is just mild. Buy the King of Osmanthus Tea which has flower, pollen and leaves rolled in a ball shape. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and Drink
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Once again, we only did a little bit of shopping here, still had to try and get the baggage under 20kg for our flight to Shanghai!
Here is just a rough idea on the prices we paid in Guilin, with prices being slightly cheaper still in Yangshao:-
Taxi from Airport to Hotel = 100rmb = about $16AUD
Hotel internet use 5rmb for half hour = $1AUD
Nicer t-shirts 50rmb each = about $9AUD
Day cruise on Li River booked from Hotel 450rmb = about $79AUD
Bracelets varied 5-10rmb
Bottle ice tea 5rmb = $1AUD
Laundry service - 2tops and 2pants 73rmb = about $12AUD
Nice bag in Yangshao 90rmb = about $15AUD
Playing cards 10rmb = $2AUD
Bracelets in Yangshao - all 5rmb each Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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Paper Umbrellas
Guilin has a history of 400 years of making paper umbrellas, which fall into two varieties, oil and colorful umbrellas. Paper umbrellas made in Guilin are made in the traditional style and are very elegant with beautiful designs and various styles. The paper umbrella may serve as a good gift.
Landscape Paintings
Paintings reproduce the natural beauty of Guilin and many artists are fascinated with the Li River. Many famous painters including Xu Beihong, Huang Binhong, Li Ketan and Bai Xueshi have used Guilin 's unique scenery as inspiration for their masterpieces. Be sure to take something to remind you of your Guilin experience.
Watermelon Frost
There are watermelon frost powder and lozenges for sore throat and also toothpaste. It is traditionally used to relief sore throat. It can be considered as the fourth treasure of Guilin. The most reputable brand is Sanjin. Leave a Comment Theme: Art
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from $1 - $20... depend on the quality Leave a Comment Theme: Food and Drink
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Guilin means "Forrest of Osmanthus". There are loads of products that are made or are associated with Osmanthus. So, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. You have to buy some Osmanthus wine. They are very frangrant, and come in rather small bottles, good for travelling home. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and Drink
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There is a row of night markets next to the river that runs across the city. Shop there, they are of good value. Each man takes what what he needs. If you see something that you like, bargain, even if you think the good is cheap. It is DEFINITELY overpriced. The merchants expect you to bargain.
Local crasfts
50 % to 70% of what is marked. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: Next to the river.
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