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Guilin is famous for its artistic pottery, bamboo, new and old-style wood carvings, etc. The main shopping area is along Zhongshan Zhong Road where you can find the best department store.
Both the Tourist Night Market and the Yangshuo Riverside Market are good places to browse through. Once seeing an item you like, definitely use what you learned from negotiation classes and start haggling. The markups can be as high as 300-400%.
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Some of the best-known Guilin souvenirs: |
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Water Chestnut |
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Water chestnuts grown in Guilin have thin skin, thick pulp, a bright color and a sweet taste. They may be eaten as fruit, or used to prepare dishes.
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Mangosteen |
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Mangosteen is a kind of tropical fruit, and it is often used as a traditional Chinese medicine. The medicines made of its roots and fruit can help clear the lung, reduce phlegm, and improve the spleen.
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Artistic Pottery and Porcelain |
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Guilin artistic pottery and porcelain are made of local clay after a series of production procedures, with a simple, new and graceful style.
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Fermented Bean Curd
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Fermented bean curd made in Guilin is yellow in cream color, transparent, soft and delicious. It may be eaten together with rice or bread, or used as a seasoning.
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Paper Umbrella |
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This great gift from Guilin has a history of 400 years. They are elegant and come in various designs and colors.
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Night Theater |
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There are several theaters along Jiefang Xi Lu and the surrounding streets, busiest Friday through to Sunday nights. Tickets for the hour-long performances are sold at the doors. There are also Western-oriented operatic and acrobatci shows at the Lijian Theater on riverfront Binjiang Lu, near the Sheraton.
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Disco & Bars |
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There are many disco places in Guilin. For instance, the Dadu Hui disco and the Gogo disco which are located around the Yiren Lu district are very famous among expat teachers and trendy Chinese. On the other hand, those who prefer a bit more tranquil atmosphere while sipping their drinks may be directed towards the growing number of bars in the same district. One of the very famous bars here is the Ragazza Pub which caters to upmarket bar goers. Men Bin is also a place to visit if you love singing karaoke.
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Royal Exclusive Travel
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