If you're after Buddhist paraphenelia, the street flanking the Lama Temple is the place to go. Here you'll find everything from incense burners to and big ticket items like Buddhas nearly two meters tall. Or go for something more portable, like cd's of Buddhist chanting. Lots or tourists, so prices can be high.

The Smoking Pipe Street is located in Xicheng District. Somewhere near by the Shichahai or Hou hai Bar street. It's one of the oldest Hutongs in Beijing.

In the late Qing Dynasty, there were many smoking pipe stores along the street.  So it was named Smoking Pipe Street. But some people said because the shape of the street looks like Smoking Pipe.

The feature of street is ancient and fashion together.  You can find nice stores for souvenir, clothes,even  bar or restaurant. When you walk from Houhai Bar street to Drum Tower, you will pass by the Smoking Pipe Street. This street is just 232 meters long, but it's very interesting  to look around there.

Bus No.5, No. 82 or No.60 to Get off at the Drum Tower station.

Shanghai’s Dongtai Lu is famous for its antiques, and is a destination that should not be missed on any trip to Shanghai. Heading there on weekends is particularly exciting.  Varying antique stalls extend about 5 blocks, offering a combination of both real and fake antiques along with Chinese memorabilia.  My last visitors bought old school Chairman Mao alarm clocks, Mahjong bracelets, and a fantastic porcelain vase. Located in a relatively undeveloped area surprisingly close to Xintiandi, a visit to Dongtai Lu is a classic Shanghai experience.  Most of the shop owners live in the apartments above their businesses, so the area has a much lived in feel. Clothes hung out to dry on poles out windows are right next to large cuts of meat also left out to dry.

Take Metro Line 1 to Huangpi Rd Station. Exit onto Huangpi Rd and head south. Take a left on Zi Zhong Rd, and walk for three blocks. This route will lead you into the midst of the market.

I think I’m in love. It happened so fast. One minute I was in a taxi and the next, I caught glimpses from under my umbrella…

Yes, I just returned from my first trip to Shanghai’s famous fabric market. I had put it off the visit for two years but, with no trip back to the UK in sight, my desire for new clothes overtook my reticence. I had heard the horror stories of overpricing, shop owners refusing to bargain, and overwhelming crowds. These rumors succeeded in keeping me away from the market. I finally pushed these scary thoughts out of my mind, and  made for the market. It was a complete experience within itself.

I thoroughly enjoyed it. The shop owners, as reported, wouldn’t bargain. It didn’t matter though. If I didn’t like the price, I simply walked away and found a better one. No harm no foul. I came away with 2 pairs of jeans, 2 pairs of dress trousers, 2 pairs of casual linen trousers and four tailored and fitted v-neck t-shirts for little over 1000RMB (about $125 USD). Now some of you may be screaming blue murder right now but bare in mind, I am a bigger gal needing more fabric. Compared to UK prices, it was an absolute snip.

My favorites were Shop/Stall Numbers....
142: Casual linen trousers at around 100RMB each
157: The nicest woman who gave great prices for denim and trousers
168: Fitted V-neck T-shirts at 70RMB each

Remember that you pay for the fabric, and the cost to make the clothing is then included. Some will speak English, but don’t be put off if they don’t. This is the time to utilize some serious body language! As is often the case in China, the language barrier can be part of the fun.  If you suspect you are being ripped off, just walk away.  A quick tip is to go in the morning, on a weekday,and in bad weather if possible. It rained something chronic the day of my visit. The market was empty as a result, and hence, I got the best prices.

I will be headed back to the fabric market soon to pick up the clothes next week. I will also be ordering some silk, suede, and a suit. I will update prices upon my return.

Enjoy the fabric market! I definitely prefer it to Xiangyang market.

Update: The fabric market recently moved, so Vikki’s favorite stalls may have different numbers. My advice is to carefully examine the clothes that the shop owners have hanging up and ask yourself some simple questions. Are the seams well done? Do the proportions look right? Are the styles to your liking? Those more permanent to Shanghai can go and have one thing made at a certain stall first.  If the first item meets your fancy, then order more!

Lecong town of foshan city is the biggest furniture and building materials wholesale market in the world.

It just takes about one hours from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport , ShuDen Port or Guagnzhou East train station.

The below places you can not miss if you come here for your business or you own house..

1.) Louvre furniture wholesale mall   罗浮宫国际家具博览中心

Add/地址： 佛山市顺德区325国道乐从路段

2.) Redstar macalline" 红星美凯龙 http://www.lcredstar.com/en/

Add/地址： 乐从镇325国道水藤路段家具城

3.)Sunlink furniture city ( north section)" 顺联北区

4.)Sunlink furniture city ( south section) 顺联南区

5.)Lecong International Exhibition Centre   乐从国际家具博览中心

 Add/广东省佛山市顺德区乐从国际家具博览中心4FB37号

6)lecong international furniture city 乐从国际家私城

7)Shunde Empire Furniture 顺德皇朝家私

8)Foshan International Furniture Expo Mall  佛山家居博览城

9)Foshan Yanbu hotel Furniture center 盐步酒店家具城

Add/地址：南海区黄岐黄海路口对面(近穗盐路)

10）Foshan Yanbu Office furinture Mall 大沥镇盐步大转弯家具城

Add/地址：南海区广佛路口