Head over to downtown Chengdu, Sichuan’s capital where Chunxi Road is located. Home to more than 11 million inhabitants, this region is a highlight of any leisure traveller’s experience in Chengdu. Just like Wangfujing in Beijing, Chunxi Road is Chengdu’s glitziest shopping district attracting thousands of locals as well as tourists.

Shoppers visiting this retail destination will find that the majority of stores sell branded foreign goods. The street has been recreated surrounding plazas that extend across about four city blocks, with restaurants, low and high-class shopping districts, small sitting parks and various other venues.

As the most prosperous commercial pedestrian street in the city, Chunxi Road is steeped in history. Some say if a traveller misses a visit to Chunxi Road when in Chengdu, it is like they missed visiting Avenue des Champs-Elysees when in Paris! The fashion centre of the region, the road is also lined with stalls offering local delicacies such as Wonton, Tangyuan, Zhongshui dumplings and more.

Shoppers looking for bargain deals on accessories and clothing will be pleased to find Yanshikou, located opposite Chunxi Road. Modern cafes, boutiques, chic shopping malls and more at Chunxi Road add up to offer an exceptional retail experience.

The city of Chengdu boasts numerous other places of interest as well including cultural and historical sites such as Wenshu Monastery, Martial Marquis Memorial Temple and Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, in addition to awe inspiring natural attractions such as Huanglong Valley and the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area. However, the region is also well-known for its Panda Breeding and Research Centre where giant pandas live in their natural habitat. To complete your experience in the city, take time to sample the popular Sichuan cuisine. All in all it is evident that when you come for a shopping expedition in Chunxi Road, you get to experience much more than its exceptional retail offerings.

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