Jiuzhaigou Shopping

Located in high altitude and hidden in the virgin forest, Jiuzhaigou is rich in natural medicine materials and fruits. Besides that, there are Tibetan and Qiang people who gifted with quality handicraft skills. So, the local handwork like Qiang embroidery, Tibetan knives, Thangka and etc. are also worth purchasing.

What to Buy in Jiuzhaigou

Chinese Medicine Materials

The virgin forests in Jiuzhaigou valley shelters various kinds of plant species as well as medical herbs that can only grow in high altitude area. The famous and rare herbs include: angelica, aweto, saffron, vermiculate thamnolia thallus, and so on. When touring Jiuzhaigou, it is an ideal item to shop. And you’d better purchase these herbs in big drug stores and government hold stores.

Chinese Medicine

Qiang embroidery

Nowadays, many Qiang people still wear traditional embroidered costumes which are made all by hand. The real Qiang embroidery are exquisite and rare. The typical works include Yunyun Shoes and Embroider Aprons.

Qiang embroidery

Tibetan knives

For Tibetan race, Tibetan knives are necessary tools in daily life. It can be separated into three kinds according to the length, the long broadswords, coutels and penknives. The knives are forged by steels with sharp edge and polished faces, while the hilts are decorated with gems and agates. But you need to be noted that the knives are not allowed to consign to the airport.

Tibetan knives

Yak Meat

The yak meat can only be found in highland. There are kinds of vacuum-packed cooked yak meat with various flavors selling in Jiuzhaigou. You can take some to bring home or send to friends. But fake yak meat are everywhere, you need to buy it in big or the government hold stores.

Yak Meat

Where to Buy in Jiuzhaigou

Although there are not many shopping places and any large department stores and supermarkets, tourists can still find a number of small shops and markets outside the valley. Bianbian Street is a tourist bazaar in Jiuzhaigou which is abour 1 kilometers from the entrance of Jiuzhaigou Valley. It is constructed in traditional Tibetan architecture style with shops, restaurants and amusement centers.

Generally speaking, the prices of goods in Jiuzhaigou are a little higher than outside, but tourists are allowed to bargaining with the vendors.

Bianbian Street