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Suzhou has long been a major producer of the finest silk in the world. Hence, it is nicknamed the Home of Silk. Silk produced here are of superior quality if you buy from government runned outlets.
Tour to Suzhou will not be complete without a visit to silk museum / factory.
Here you can also learn about the process of making silk, turning cocoon into silk thread.
What to buy: Consider buying a silk quilt which is warm during winter months & cooling during summer months. It is also dubbed as "longetivity blanket" as it can last almost a lifetime. Other things to buy are silk scarf, tie & clothings.
What to pay: A single-bed quilt costs about RMB380.
Updated Aug 30, 2004
Address: No.27 Xiyuan Road
Phone: 0086-512-65319999
Website: www.szdongling.com
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This is the busiest street in Suzhou, dotted with old & reputable merchants & restaurants.
Eg: Chaizijai Shop famous for its assortment of candies, Lugaojian Shop renowned for its marinated duck & pork, etc. This street has been given a facelift to become wider & modern thus it had lost some of its traditional appeal.
Established since 1870, this is the trademark for Suzhou candies.
What to buy: It has more than four hundreds variety of products categorised into candies, roasted seeds, preserved fruits, biscuits & salted range.
You may consider to buy some of its favourite candies / cakes like dumpling candies, crispy candies, etc.
What to pay: Most of the food stuff here are sold according to weight in gramms. Remember 1 kati is equivalent to 500g and not 600g.
Updated Jun 20, 2004
Address: 91 Guan Qian Street
Phone: 0512-67276198
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There are many silk factories in Suzhou. This city is famous for its natural silk from silkworms.
What to buy: Purchase the silk blankets for a fraction of the cost of outside of mainland China.
What to pay: RMB380 for a single/double blanket.
Updated May 19, 2003
this is a great way to get your fresh fruits!
Updated Dec 30, 2010
Address: Xishan
This is where the locals shop!
What to buy: any localy dried product from mushrooms to a good selection of fish or you can get a good deal on Chinese tea!
Updated Dec 30, 2010
Address: Xishan
The little shops are very good value!
What to buy: You can find anything from food, drinks and even a great selection of fireworks....no smoking...lmao!
What to pay: cheap
Written Dec 24, 2010
Address: every where
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In town you can find a lot of little shops selling whatever you want. An excellent souce to get some souvenirs!
What to buy: Hand made craft, very cheap and beautiful.
What to pay: bargain, bargain, bargain!!!!!
Written Dec 24, 2007
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Xinhua book store is one of the biggest bookstore in Guan Xian Street.You can find lots of chinese books in it & the prices are very cheap.
Written Feb 4, 2006
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This street id one of the must visit in Suzhou,it has many shops and the most popular would be the Cai Zhi Zai and the Xinhua Book store.
Written Feb 4, 2006
Address: 91 Guan Qian Street,Suzhou China
What to buy: Biluochun green tea, chinese embroidery & silk.
Written Jun 26, 2004
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