Joanna James
Include these places to your shopping checklist for the most gratifying, stimulating and enjoyable shopping experiences during your vacation in Shenyang.
If you wish to get into the real spirit of shopping, start with one of the most buzzing streets in China, "Zhong Jie", located near the North train station. Listed among the most popular shopping streets in North Eastern China, Zhong Jie is famed as the longest pedestrian street and is one kilometre long. This popular shopping area features all varieties of products imaginable from electronic equipment and other electronic accessories to retail clothing and other fashion items. The largest department stores, Xinglong Da Jiating and Shenyang Spring can be found in the area. Even though the underground mall that resembles a subway tends to be overlooked by a lot of shoppers, it is filled with surprisingly good bargains. Dotted with restaurants that offer varieties of authentic and international culinary delicacies, Zhong Jie Street is the ideal place to sample the best flavour combinations during your shopping spree. It is conveniently located within 5 to 6 km away from accommodation options like Somerset Heping Shenyang.
Famed for an extensive array of products that ranges from souvenirs, old books and furniture to collectables and precious stones, the Beishi Antique Market is located on the Huangsi Temple Square near Zhong Jie. Spread over five streets, this place is great to browse through products and bargain with the vendors for a significant discount. Finding accommodation in the area such as an alternative to Shenyang Hotel is a practical choice to consider when planning shopping during your vacation.
Currently, the fifth largest computer and electronic equipment market in China, Sanhao Jie houses more than a thousand outlets which mostly specialise in computers and computer software while you can find other electronic gadgets as well. Even though it is located rather toward the south of the city, Sanhao Jie is the ideal location to find inexpensive electronic products sometimes even in major electronics brands. This shopping area is conveniently populated with Western fast food restaurants such as McDonald's, KFC and Pizza Hut.
Widely known as the "feet paradise", Nanta Shoes City features a network of booths for customers who are either looking for single pairs of shoes or to buy in bulk with a tremendous reduction in the unit price. Catering at times for more than a hundred thousand customers on a peak day, Nanta Shoes City is a great place to find all varieties of shoes including rather expensive and high-quality footwear. With the option to choose from a wide array of shoes, Nanta Shoes City is a paradise for shoe-shoppers looking for a good bargain.
Located right in the city centre, Metro is a stopover you must definitely include when planning your shopping spree. Metro has a large assortment of food stalls and restaurants including different kinds of cheeses, wine, beers, chocolates, cereal, etc. When you are shopping in Metro, which deals in wholesale, you are required to have a membership card in order to make purchases. The membership cards can be requested easily without a fee.
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