Shopping in Hangzhou, China

Many people has enamored with the exquisite and delicate Chinese silk, especially Hangzhou silk. Hangzhou has always been regarded as the "Silk City". The unearthed silk fabrics (dated back to 4700 years ago) have told the world how long the Hangzhou silk history is. Bai Juyi, Poet of Tang Dynasty, had lines to suggest the high quality of Hangzhou silk. Rows upon rows of silk shops of old times in Qing He Fang are the witnesses of Hangzhou flourish silk economy. Hangzhou silk nowadays are divided into fourteen categories and over two-hundred varieties, and above two-thousand designs and colors.

Longjing is a famous variety of green tea from Hangzhou and Longjing in Chinese refers to "dragon well". It is one of the most famous tea varieties in China with as well supreme output. Longjing produced in Xihu (lake) areas, has a history of more than 1200 years. It has emerald green color, fragrant aroma, tasty and refreshing taste and elegant shape. Longjing Tea Leaves are pan fried without fermentation process. When steeped, the tea produces a yellow-green color, and a gentle, pure aroma. Longjing is also divided into several varieties like Xi Hu Longjing, Pre-Qingming Longjing, Shi Feng Longjing, Mei Jia Wu Longjing, Bai Longjing and Qian Tang Longjing, etc.

Chopsticks originated in ancient China are used as the traditional eating utensils of China. Tianzhu Chopsticks have been fashionable all over southern part of China once upon a time, but they have almost been vanished in Hangzhou people’s life. Tianzhu Chopsticks were originated from Tianzhu Temple of Tianzhu Mountain in Hangzhou. Tianzhu chopsticks are different from other bamboo chopsticks mostly because of the materials. Tianzhu chopsticks are made of Xiao Ku Zhu (a kind of special bamboo, which is suitable for making chopsticks) and Tianzhu chopsticks are the only natural ones without oil painting. Tian Zhu chopsticks have widely styles according to different lengths, thicknesses, patterns and materials of untapered ends. It is very lucky there is still Tianzhu chopstick factory in Hangzhou, which is the only one now.

Wang Xing Ji Fans Hangzhou is as well a city famous for making fans, and it had gained from of old the reputation of "Excellent Fans of Hangzhou". Wang Xing Ji since 1875 is the only comprehensive fan enterprise. Wang Xing Ji Fans, Hangzhou Silk and Hongzhou Longjing Tea have been regarded as "Three Treasures in Hangzhou". Wang Xing Ji Fans have brought artistic charm, enjoying a unique, national flavor. Varied selections of fans (full of Chinese culture) are available like folding fans, feather fans, shaped fans, rattan fans, wheat straw fans, bone folding fans, paper folding fans, bamboo fans, palm-leaf fans, portable fans, silk fans, hanging fans and so on.

Umbrellas of China have a long history and they are over 4000-year-old. Xihu Silk Umbrellas refer to umbrellas with the bamboo ribbings and silk covers. As the surfaces of the umbrellas are made of Hangzhou silk, they are called Xihu Silk Umbrellas. Xihu Silk Umbrellas not only express the deeply and colorful Chinese culture but also the brilliant history. Xihu (West Lake) Umbrellas are light and handy, and also are decorated by beautiful patterns. They have been gained the reputation of "Flower of the West Lake". Xihu (West Lake) Silk Umbrellas with pleasant appearances can be used both as decorations and sunshades.

Hangzhou Embroideries originated from Han Dynasty (BC 202 – AD 202) were divided into royal court embroideries and folk embroiders. The "Royal Court Embroidery" is specialized for making luxuriant fineries for royalty members, and "folk embroidery" is to embroider officer costumes, bedcovers, folding screens and other ornaments for the folk. The blooming Hangzhou silk industry facilitates the development of Hangzhou embroidery. For shoppers, you can find embroidery kerchiefs, screens, bedcovers, handbags and more.

Dujinsheng was primal a people name and then a name of a factory and later it refers to a sort of craftwork particularly. Brocade is a famous and traditional craftwork of Hangzhou and Dujinsheng Brocades are the outstanding representatives of Hangzhou brocades. Dujinsheng brocades are famous for colorful and vivid patterns and designs and also consummate skills. Westlake scenes, Guilin landscapes and other folk legends, calligraphies and so on, all can reappear in Dujinsheng brocades

Lin An carya planting history is above 500 years. It also has a long history of processing the carya. Changhua is a town of Lin An also famous for the carya. Changhua carya featuring large core, thin hull, and sweet and crisp taste is popular in market.

Zhang Xiaoquan was a people of Ming Dynasty in He Xian (county), Anhui and he is the king of Chinese scissors. His name-Zhang Xiaoquan is nowadays the brand name of scissors. Zhangxiaoquan Scissors as a traditional handicraft industry has a history of more than 300 years. The King of scissors- Zhang Xiaoquan had summed up 72 processes of making scissors. Exquisite and superb skills enable Zhangxiaoquan Scissor industry pass from one generation to another