Antique Market Antique Market is situated in a multi-storey building on Zhongxin Road, selling all kinds of 'antiques' (most are reproductions) and knickknacks: Chinese furniture, wooden carvings, ceramics, teapots, old Chinese books, stamps, Mao statues etc. The best days to attend are Saturday and Sunday, but try to get there in the morning as many vendors start packing up by mid-afternoon. Bargaining is an absolute must, as most vendors will charge ridiculous prices.
Chaotianmen Market Chaotianmen Market is a very popular amongst locals and foreigners, where everything and anything can be found. Some of the items include: plastic ware, Christmas decoration, toys, souvenirs, teapots, shoes, handbags, candles and everyday knickknacks. Bargaining is expected.
Chaotianmen Material & Haberdashery Market If it's material you're after, then this is the place to visit. All sorts of fabrics and colours at very good prices. From men suiting material, to denim, linen and traditional Chinese silks. Go in the mornings as most vendors tend to pack up at around 1.00 p.m. The fabrics do change with the seasons, in the warmer months you are likely to come across a greater variety of cottons and linen whilst during the colder months, you'll find more woollen fabrics and corduroys. Add: Xinhua Road, Yu Zhong District
Metropolitan Plaza (Da Du Hui) This glitzy seven-storey plaza hosts around 160 shops, such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Kenzo, Hugo Boss and the like. It also hosts a food court on the 6th floor with various restaurants, from hotpot to Japanese, an ice-skating rink, a cinema and a bowling alley on the 5th floor. Add: Jiefang Bei Area, in between Harbour Plaza Hotel and Metropolitan Plaza Office Tower
Metro Jinjiang Cash & Carry (Mai De Long) Easily reached by taxi, this is Chongqing's largest supermarket, providing a considerable range of foreign and Chinese products, from food to houseware. A membership card is required and you can apply for it at the counter by the entrance. Plastic bags cost Yn1. Add: Corner of Dashi Road & Baihe Road, Li Jiao Qiao
Immanuel Foreign Food Store This husband and wife team stock a large range of foreign food products including breakfast cereals, baking products, salad dressings, preserved foods, spices and more. You can either make your way down to the store, or order on line and take advantage of the free delivery. Add: Ground floor, Building D, Zi Jing Yuan (Garden), Sha Ping Ba
Traditional Chinese Clothing Mr. Li's Chinese Dress Shop Add: 101 Zhong Shan Yi Road, Yu Zhong District
