Shopping+in+Chengdu

Going to Chengdu without visiting Chunxi Road is like going to Paris without visiting Champs Elysees, New York without 5th Avenue, or more locally, Beijng without Wangfujing, or Shanghai without visiting Nanjing Road. With a history of 70 years, Chunxi Road boasts the most typical and prosperous commercial pedestrian street in Chengdu. Department stores, boutiques, modern cafes, a spacious square and pretty Chengdu girls will leave you pleasant memory about Chunxi Road.
 * Chunxi Road **

Next to Chunxi Road is Yanshikou commercial circle. People's Department Store, Chengdu Department Emporium, and Renhe Spring Department Store and more are all concentrated here.

Literally translated as 'Women's Street', a women's market is a more suitable description. Located in the heart of the central business district, close to ChunXi Road and Ranshikou, the winding halls of the market are perfect for the ravenous female shopper. Any kind of clothing accessory, jewelry, or style of young women's fashion can be found here.
 * Women's Market **

Computer City extends the entire way between Kehua Beilu and Renmin Nanlu on the south 1st ring road. At either end of the street there are large electronics department stores selling absolutely anything having to do with computers, cameras, and cell phones.
 * Computer City **

Swedish DIY home furnishing giant IKEA has arrived in Chengdu, and local citizens have welcomed the mega-store with open arms. Customers lined up hours in advance to prepare for the grand opening of the store. Locals are impressed with the workmanship on IKEA goods while foreign residents are at least pleased with the prices.
 * Ikea **

It is a French Sports Supermarket Chain. You get most sports wear, shoes, and sports equiment here.
 * Decathlon **

Just outside the west 1st ring road is Chengdu’s largest art market, Songxianqiao Art City. Local foreigners and travelers alike will be able to find whatever it is they are looking for here. However, the market is not cheap and a shopkeeper will obviously try to milk a foreigner for as much as he or she can.
 * Song Xianqiao Art City **

//** Grocery Stores **// They are getting more and more imported foods, have a nice wine selection and are one of the only places you can get limes. They have some organic products. Great cheese selection, from Land of Lakes to some nice Irish cheddars. Very convenient access from parking on the roof.
 * Auchan **

Carrefour has 5 stores in Chengdu, with at least one more under construction, but this is the main branch for imported goods. Selection has grown a great deal in the last two years. The Kempinski Hotel has a deli area inside where you can buy their baked goods (nice brown breads!) Pastries and fresh sausages.
 * Carrefour **

Sun Moulin Bread store is nice. The store carries the fresh organic milk and yogurt from Green Yard, which has been highly recommended by the Beijing Organic Consumer’s Association. The association has visited the dairy and given it two thumbs up, so if you want fresh milk, this is a safe option.
 * Chunxi Lu (the Walking Street) **

Probably have the freshest fruits and veggies you can get in a big box store. They also have decent organic fruits, veggies, grains and eggs.
 * Ito Yokado **

A kind of warehouse store. The HR department helps you get your membership ID. Probably has the largest imported food selection, including Italian Salami and Dutch cheese. They carry nice organic beef in large packages. Buy a big sirloin, cut it up, and use it for many meals. They also stock organic lettuce and some fresh herbs. Next to the gelato selection, you can find some frozen raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.
 * Metro **

A clean, well lit place to shop. Like Isetan, it is quieter than most stores, presumably because the prices are a little higher. Has good selection of organic goods, including fresh meat, and the Green Works natural cleaning products. Free Mori bread store inside.
 * Ren He Spring Department Store (basement) **

If you cannot find it somewhere else, odds are Sabrina’s has it. Corn tortillas? Check. Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup? Check. Special requests are welcome. Usually takes orders for turkeys at Thanksgiving/Christmas season. New location has some parking in front of store.
 * Sabrina’s Country Store **

Convenient to the Tongzilin area, Summer’s has many choices packed into a small setting. He has the cereal and Mexican food items you’ve been hankering for.Danny, the owner, speaks English quite well and is willing to look for items you want. Get on his email list and be notified of new arrivals. Free delivery within 5 km on purchases of 50 rmb or more.
 * Summer’s International Foods **