Where to buy what

The best places to shop in China, city by city

Shenzhen深圳
华强北Huaqiangbei
Electronics
What to look for:
phones, laptops, components, smart devices, gadgets
Who it suits:
retail and wholesale, business, tech enthusiasts
Address (Chinese):
深圳市华强北
Guangzhou广州
白马服装市场Baima Clothing Market
Clothing
What to look for:
fashion, shoes, bags, fabrics
Who it suits:
retail and wholesale, shop owners
Address (Chinese):
广州市白云区白马服装市场
Yiwu义乌
义乌国际商贸城Yiwu International Trade City
Wholesale
What to look for:
wholesale goods, gifts, souvenirs, homeware, anything at all
Who it suits:
wholesale, small and mid-sized business
Address (Chinese):
义乌市国际商贸城
Foshan佛山
乐从家具城Lecong Furniture City
Furniture
What to look for:
home and office furniture, interiors, lighting, finishing materials
Who it suits:
wholesale, designers, construction firms
Address (Chinese):
佛山市顺德区乐从家具城
Beijing北京
马连道茶城Maliandao Tea Market
Tea
What to look for:
Chinese tea (pu-erh, oolong, green and more), teaware
Who it suits:
tea lovers, wholesale and retail
Address (Chinese):
北京市西城区马连道茶城
Shanghai上海
城隍庙商圈City God Temple / Yuyuan area
Gifts
What to look for:
souvenirs, gifts, traditional goods, local delicacies
Who it suits:
tourists, retail
Address (Chinese):
上海市黄浦区城隍庙商圈
Beijing北京
SKP / 国贸商圈SKP / Guomao
Beauty and luxury
What to look for:
cosmetics, perfume, luxury brands
Who it suits:
brand shoppers buying for themselves
Address (Chinese):
北京市朝阳区SKP
Guangzhou广州
桂花岗皮具城Guangzhou Leather Goods Market
Leather goods
What to look for:
bags, suitcases, belts, leather goods
Who it suits:
wholesale and retail, shops
Address (Chinese):
广州市越秀区桂花岗皮具城
Chengdu成都
宽窄巷子Kuanzhai Alley
Tea and local goods
What to look for:
tea, local delicacies, souvenirs, handmade goods
Who it suits:
tourists and culture lovers
Address (Chinese):
成都市青羊区宽窄巷子