There are a lot of local delicacies which are unique and delicious in Yunnan

      Province.Bridge-crossing Rice Noodles is well-known at home and abroad due to its special  soup,unique way of serving,fresh taste,rich nutrition and interesting origin.

       Steam-Pot Chicken is another representative local food of Yunnan.Its special cooking way by using the pottery pot keeps the original taste of chicken well.

       Roast-Duck in Yilian County is famous for its distinctive way of roasting and it tastes crispy and tender.

       Ham from Xuanwei is world-famous because of its long history,tender texture,and pleasant aroma.In 1915,Xuanwei Ham can won a gold medal at Panama Exhibition,and was highly praised by Dr.Sun Yat-sen.At present,various ham products have been exported to Southeast Asia,Japan and some countries in Europe and America.

     In addition,Yunnan also boasts wild mushrooms,such as Collybia Albuminosa and Matsutake Mushroom.

   The first thing to say about shopping anywhere in China is that it does not have to be at all expensive.There are many modest items that can give great pleasure,such as cotton T-shirts,vests and NEIKU,which are "inner trousers"worn in winter for extra warmth.They come in a bright array of colours,shocking pink and electric blue being popular,and make excellent,inexpensive jogging suits and sports clothes.

    The choice of textiles and clothing in China is astonishing.However,the best often goes to export markets and is more easily sought out in the large emporiums run by the Chinese in HongKong.As for silks,cottons,cashmere and other woollen garments,the selections stocked in China's Friendship Stores are often the most appealing to the overseas shopper.

    Many travellers to China like to reture home with  a painting or a piece of porcelain.

     Minority handicrafts are becomeing widely available in big city stores as well as in the shops of the minority regions.You need not go to Yunnan'Stone Forest to buy a Sani cross-stitch satchel,since they can now be found in arts and crafts shops in Beijing.However,it is still true that the best of the minority handicrafts are available in their places of origin.Particular favourites are Tibetan rugs,Mongolian saddle rugs,jewellery and clothes from Yunnan,and boots,embroidered caps and daggers from Xinjiang.

    It is not only the minorities who have their specialities .The provinces and individual cities are often famous for one particular craft or art.Shanghai has a wonderful choice of carved wooden chopsticks inlaid with silver filigree;and Sichuan is famous for its bamboo and rattan goods.

   Ultimately,however,shopping in China is all about finding your own paricular treasure.

 Have a look of the shirt of my photo, it is a tailor-made piece from a shop in South Bund Fabric market.  Its craftsmanship is pretty good , the deal  is also good.  You also can  have tailor-made suits and other items which you could get them at the next day after you have ordered , they also can deliver them to your hotel by thy next day.

  The address: No.399 Lujiabang Road..

  Open hours:  8:00am-6 pm.