Yunnan is known as a treasure house of natural resources and ethnic minority culture. There are a good deal of items distinguishable to Yunnan Province that cannot be found elsewhere in the world. Yunnan is famous for it is production of traditionalisti Chinese medicine and medicinal herbs. It is a well-known buying goods emplacement in China because each city and village has it is own distinguishable merchandise that can not be found if you missed on you yunnan tour:

Dai Embroidery:

Dai Embroidery, formulated by women of the Dai ethnic minority group, is widely known and esteemed for it is high level of quality. Almost each Dai woman learns to make embroidery when they are very young, and it is an integral portion of their culture. Dai Embroidery is known for it is distinguishable patterns, and gorgeous and bright colors. Subject matter for the Dai Embroidery varies greatly. Birds, animals, flowers, and the five grains; rice, two kinds of millet, wheat and beans are very frequent subject for the embroidery. Each subject has it is own meaning and these designs have been passed down for generations.

Dai and Bai Tie Dye:

The Dai and Bai ethnic minority groups are widely known and esteemed for their tie dyed cloth. White cotton cloth is tied and sewn with string, and then dipped into indigo ink. The elements that were tied stay white, while the surrounding cloth is a rich deep blue. The patterns on the Dai tie dye are mainly animals, flowers, dragons and phoenix, and geometric patterns. The cloth is applied for a great deal of items including; tablecloths, clothing, bags and purses, hats, and even DVD cases. Traditionally indigo dye is used, but not long back other colors are more commonly being used.

Wax Printing:

Yunnan Province’s a lot of ethnic minority groups have devised a form of printing cloth that is unique. They use wax to make designs in cloth and the results are very beautiful. The designs vary depending on the minority group, but a good deal of of the more frequent designs are animals, flowers, birds, and landscapes. The dying technique is breathtakingly simple. Melted wax is employed to the cloth with a knife. When the wax is cooled, the cloth is dipped into dye. The parts of the cloth with the wax do not receive the dye leaving them bright white. After the cloth is dipped into the dye assorted times to reach the desired color, the cloth is permitted to dry. When the cloth is dried, the wax is scrapped off and then the cloth is soaked in hot water to make sure all of the wax is removed. The resulting cloth has a gorgeous pattern and the cloth may be applied for a multitude of uses.

Tengchong Jade:

Jade objects have been crafted in Yunnan for centuries and are sold all around China and around the world. The jade comes in a big potpourri of colors, and quality. Jade, being the most difficult stone in the world requires a lot of years of apprenticeship before an artisan may manufacture a work of art. Jade cannot actually be carved, it needs to be ground with diamond grit tools. In ancient times, diamond dust was used to grind the items by hand, but now electric tools are used. The jade may be made into a good deal of dissimilar items. Jade broaches, pendants, earrings, seals, ornamental ornaments, chopsticks, and much more may all be found in Yunnan.

Dali Marble:

The ancient city of Dali formulates the most famous marble in China. The marble is white with black streaking, which ofttimes appears to take on shapes. The marble is employed in construction, such as floor tiles, and inlay in furniture. The marble with peculiarly finelooking patterns are many times framed and hung as works of art. The black swirls in the marble may many times amazingly look like landscapes, people, or animals. The marble from Dali Ancient City is so famous, that the Chinese word for marble is in a literal sense “Dali Stone”.

Yunnan Baiyao (White Medicinal Powder):

Developed in Kunming by a folk doctor in 1914, the White Medicinal Powder is very widely known and esteemed as a traditionalisti Chinese medicine. The medicine is made from galore dissimilar medicinal herbs and is said to heal closely any kind of injury. It is believed that the White Medicinal Powder is utile for gunshot and puncture wounds, so each Chinese soldier carries a bottle of the medicine. It is likewise said to be good for slow healing sores, bug bites, and bleeding stomach ulcers.

Engraved Green Plums:

A conventional and beauteous feed of the Bai ethnic minority group, Engraved Green Plums is distinctive to this area. Besides being delicious and beautiful, they are considered to have medicinal qualities. Dried green plums are engraved with respective patterns and designs. The fruit is then soaked in a combining of salt, brown sugar and honey. They may be preserved for some months, and are gorgeous combining of a work of art and a delicious snack.

Puer Tea:

One of the most famous teas in China, Puer tea has been invented in Yunnan for centuries. The tea after being picked is dried before being pressed for storage. Traditionally the tea was compressed into a brick shape for easy storage and shipping, but now is pressed into disk, bowl, and mushroom shapes. Yunnan was one end of the widely known and esteemed Ancient Tea Horse Trail, and the tea that was shipped along the trail was all Yunnan Puer. Puer Tea has a rich flavor and aroma and the tea liquor is rich red in color. One reason that Puer Tea has become so usual is that it ages. Like a fine wine, Puer Tea improves with age and older Puer Tea fetches tens of thousands of dollars. Many Chinese persons buy Puer Tea as an investment.

Where to go Shopping

Kunming:

NanYao Market:

The greatest open market in Kunming, this market deals primarily with local handicrafts. Located besides the railway station, and the long distance bus station, this market is a wondrous place to pick up souvenirs.

Yunnan Curio Building:

The four story building located on Nanping Lu Street is where to buy art and handicrafts.

Bird and Flower Market:

This market is a must-see destination in Kunming. It offers a heap of exotic birds, and animals, as well as a heap of curios, artwork, and local handicrafts. Not touristy, this market is a outstanding way to get a glimpse into local people’s daily lives.

Kunming Department Store:

Located on Dongfeng Xi Lu Street, the buying goods center offers all sort of innovative commodities.

Qian Cun Department Store:

Located on Renmin Zhong Lu Street, this division store offers every day requisites and is rather popular with tourists.

Dali City and Dali Ancient City:

Foreigner Street:

The idealisti place to pick up souvenirs, Foreigner Street in Dali Ancient City offers a good deal of shops selling local distinctivenesses and handicrafts. Home to the Bai ethnic minority group, galore Bai ethnic crafts may be found here.

Square Street Supermarket:

This supermarket has assorted chain stores that trade feed and snacks. No.13, West Street, Xiaguan, Dali City No.43-46, Zhenxing Street, Xiaguan, Dali City No.342, Fuxing Road, Dali Ancient City, Dali City

Wholesale Markets:

There are assorted wholesale markets in Dali City. There are wholesale markets at Xingsheng Road and Fuxing Road in Dali City which are outstanding spots to pick up little items and keepsakes at cheap prices. There is a vegetable wholesale market likewise located in Dali City, which may be reached by taking the number 6 bus.

Lijiang Ancient City:

Square Street:

The most bustling area of the city, Square Street offers something for everybody. The street is widely known and esteemed for having a big selection of shops merchandising local handicrafts and art and is a must-stop spot for visitors.

Bunong Bells:

The best place to buy Lijiang’s widely known and esteemed Bunong bells is east of the ancient stone bridge of Lijiang Old Town. These bells are distinguishable to this town and cannot be found anyplace else in the world.

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