A gateway to Tibet and the start of the southern Silk Road, Chengdu remains a confluence of local and regional goods. Shop for of the city's famous Shu silk brocade, Qingcheng silk tapestry, bamboo wickerwork, and silver jewelry.

The Qingshiqiao Market, a street market next to the Jin Jiang and the Minshan Hotels offers some of the best souvenir shopping in the city. Visitors also browse the antiques market on Chaotang Bei Lu and the evening art galleries on Renmin Nan Lu. Don't forget to bargain.