In Suzhou, the natural environment is superb, resources are rich, economy is developed. Industries of silk, textile, arts and crafts, light industry and food processing are its traditional industries, which play an important role in the country. Besides, Suzhou people have fairly advanced cultural consumption concepts. All these fine bases make Suzhou's commodity market increasingly specialized.
In Suzhou, there are Suzhou Food Shop solely selling foods all over the country, Hengfu Yinlou with perfect craftsmanship and a combination of processing and retail, Queen Silk City solely selling silk materials, clothing and silk products, Antique Market engaged in transactions of ancient coins, collections and antiques, Suzhou Culture Market solely selling books, calligraphy and paintings, audio and video products and the four treasures of the study, the old national drugstore of Leiyunshang Songfentang with a complete collection of Chinese medicine, and bicycle shops, science and technology streets, etc. In one word, Suzhou's specially featured shops have characteristics of great varieties, detailed classification, large scale and strong professionalism, which facilitates tourist's shopping and goods selection very much.
A General Survey of Suzhou Featured Shops
Item |
Address |
Goods with Distinguishing Features |
Transportation |
Tel: (0512) |
Suzhou Food Shop |
Chayuanchang, Renmin Street, Suzhou |
Special local products, local foods, sugar-fruit-cigarette-alcohol, tea, drinks, preserved meat, pot-stewed dishes |
No.1,101,102,18,3,5 Buses |
7201925 |
Hengfu Yinlou |
Jiejia Bridge, Renmin Street, Suzhou |
Gold and silver ornaments, pearls and agates, diamonds and jadeites |
No.1,101,102,18,3,5 Buses |
7271377 |
Queen Silk City |
No.137 Renmin Street, Suzhou |
Genuine silk materials, clothing, mufflers, gifts |
No.1,101,102,18,3,5 Buses |
7292245 |
Culture Market |
No.120 Renmin Street, Suzhou |
Books, picture album, postcard, celebrity’s calligraphy and paintings, audio and video products, cultural souvenirs |
No.1,101,102 Buses |
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Antique Market |
Inside Wen Temple, Renmin Street, Suzhou |
Ancient coins, collections, ancient porcelains, antiques |
No.1,101,102 Buses |
5197203 |
Guwuxuan |
Leqiao Tu Renmin Street, Suzhou |
Four treasures in the study, ancient and present painting collections, celebrity’s calligraphy and paintings |
No.1,101,102 Buses |
5238124 |
Yishizhai |
No.106 Gong Lane, Guanqian Street, Suzhou |
Wood-cut, Spring Festival pictures, four treasures in the study, seal cuttings |
No.1,101,102 Buses |
5221802 |
Ancient Book Shop |
Leqiao North Tu, Renmin Street, Suzhou |
Chinese and foreign ancient books, ancient and old books and magazines |
No.1,101,102 Buses |
5224034 |
Leiyunshang Songfentang |
No.134 Xizhongshi, Suzhou |
Rare Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese medicine pesters and pills |
No.4 Bus |
7297624 |
Flower and Bird Market |
Pishi Street, Suzhou |
Rare trees and flowers, birds, fish, turtles worms, cats, dogs, pets |
No.4,5 Buses |
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Huangtianyuan |
No.88 Guanqian Street, Suzhou |
Traditional special pastry and dumpling, Su flour refreshments |
No.1,101,102 Buses |
7286933 |
Caizhizhai |
No.190 Guanqian Street, Suzhou |
Traditional Su sweets, preserved fruits, melon seeds |
No.1,101,102 Buses |
5231146 |
Computer and Technology Street |
Jinfan Road, Suzhou |
Various computers and accessories |
No.1,101,102 Buses |