The vibrant Wuhan city offers a wide range of shopping possibilities designed to suit diverse tastes and budgets. A unique experience of shopping in the city is its featured cultural streets which display an array of traditional Chinese items and provide a great opportunity to glimpse into the local ethos. Hanjiang Walking Street which houses over 200 shops is one of the most popular featured streets and has easy access to modern conveniences besides ample parking spaces. Han Zheng Street, renowned for its unbelievable bargains, has been specially adapted by the government to cater to the needs of foreign visitors. In addition, it is the largest centre for whole sale distribution in central China.  Another feature street of importance is Xianggang Lu Cultural Street where a magnificent antique market is located. Antique enthusiasts will undoubtedly find a treasure trove of jade, Chinese art, furniture and miscellaneous curios among its multitude of merchandise.

The turquoise stone which is a regional specialty is freely available in Wuhan. Visitors can also purchase exquisite jewelry inlaid with the semi-precious stone. Local sweetmeats such as Xiaogan Cake and Qingshan Mahong Cake both of which are made of rice sesame and sugar can be easily purchased at restaurants and super markets.

Wuhan is equipped with a number of commercial malls and department stores that offer reasonably prized goods of high quality. Hankou commercial district and Jianfang Avenue which house Wuhan Department Store, Wuhan World Trade Plaza and Wuhan Plaza are convenient and trendy shopping areas, while the three storied People’s Parade offers a wide selection of original branded items. The city also has many boutiques and private dealers of various items who cater to the general and tourist clientele making shopping in Wuhan a convenient and rewarding experience. Guests of the centrally located Shangri-La Hotel, Wuhan are within easy access of the endless, exciting possibilities of the city’s finest shopping districts.