Wuhan Shopping
Where to buy in Wuhan
The commercial industry in Wuhan has long been well-known throughout the country. Like other medium cities in China, the Wuhan commercial industry is flourishing with shopping malls and centers, super markets, chain stores and shopping streets throughout the city.
Featured Street
Cultural streets offer more traditional Chinese items and buildings, an ideal way to learn more about folk artwork and flavors and to find local specialties
Shopping Malls
Large-scale shopping centers with complete selections of dresses, commodities, food, books, home appliances, furniture, etc.
Features: Quality assured; reasonably priced
Supermarkets
Supermarket chains such as Carrefour, Metro, and Parkson with stores in all three Wuhan towns
Features: low prices with good quality
Recommended
Featured Cultural Street
1. Han Zheng Street (Han Zheng Jie)
In the center of Hankou Town is a century-old street, Han Zheng (Han Zheng Jie). In 2000, the government developed it into a tourist shopping street. Dazzling shops and stores housed in traditional buildings sell various goods. Today it is the largest wholesale distribution center in central China. Tourists are invited to find inexpensive items but are cautioned about quality. Learn to bargain.
2. Hanjiang Walking Street
Another featured street is a famous walking street near Hanjiang Lu in the town center. One hundred seventy-seven meters (252 feet) longer than the famous Nanjing Lu walking street in Shanghai, Hanjiang Lu is very popular.
Over 200 stores and shops housed in traditional buildings sell a complete selection of clothes, appliances, food, commodities and other goods. Five squares in different style are arranged along the street with greenery, springs, cafes and bars. Along the street are buildings that housed old banks, stores and statues depicting the everyday life of Wuhan people. Everything on the street tells the history of the city. Amenities such as public telephones, electronic screens, mailboxes and car parking are available.
Tip: You can take the tourist special line of Bus 401 from the Wuchang Railway Station or Bus 533 from the Hankou Railway Station.
3. Cultural Street in Xianggang Lu
Located at No. 209 Xianggang Road is a large antique market. An array of stalls and stores sell traditional Chinese folk artwork, chops, curios, Chinese paintings, calligraphy, furniture, jade and other treasures from earlier days. Both locals and travelers enjoy looking for favorites in a sea of choices.
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