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  Where to buy A shopping mall in the cityThe commercial industry in Wuhan has long been well-known throughout the country. Like other medium cities in China, the commercial industry here is flourishing with shopping malls and centers, super markets, chain stores and shopping streets throughout the city. 
  Featured Street Cultural streets offer more traditional Chinese items and buildings, an ideal way to learn more about folk artwork and flavors and to find local specialties 
  Shopping Malls Large-scale shopping centers with complete selections of dresses, commodities, food, books, home appliances, furniture, etc. Features: Quality assured; reasonably priced 
  Supermarkets Supermarket chains such as Carrefour, Metro, and Parkson with stores in all three Wuhan towns Features: low prices with good quality 
  Recommended  Featured Cultural Street 1. Han Zheng Street (Han Zheng Jie) In the center of Hankou Town is a century-old street, Han Zheng (Han Zheng Jie). In 2000, the government developed it into a tourist shopping street. Dazzling stores housed in traditional buildings sell various goods. Today it is the largest wholesale distribution center in central China. Tourists are invited to find inexpensive items -- and are cautioned about quality. Learn to bargain. 
 2. Hanjiang Walking Street Another featured street is a famous walking street near Hanjiang Lu in the town center. One hundred seventy-seven meters (252 feet) longer than the famous Nanjing Lu walking street in Shanghai, Hanjiang Lu is very popular. 
 Over 200 stores housed in traditional buildings sell a complete selection of clothes, appliance, food, commodities and other goods. Five squares in different style are arranged along this street with greenery, springs, cafes and bars. Along the street are buildings that housed old banks, stores and statues depicting the everyday life of local people. Everything on the street tells the history of the city. Amenities such as public telephones, electronic screens, mailboxes and car parking are available. Tip: You can take the tourist special line of Bus 401 from the Wuchang Railway Station or Bus 533 from the Hankou Railway Station. 
 3. Cultural Street in Xianggang Lu Located at No. 209 Xianggang Road is a large antique market. An array of stalls and stores sell traditional Chinese folk artwork, chops, curios, Chinese paintings, calligraphy, furniture, jade and other treasures from earlier days. Both locals and travelers enjoy looking for favorites in a sea of choices. 
  Shopping Malls  Wuhan Mall No. 690, Jiefang Dadao, Hankou 
  Wuhan Square No. 688, Jiefang Dadao, Hankou 
  Int'l Trade Square No. 686, Jiefang Dadao, Hankou 
  Asian Trade Square No. 628, Wuluo Lu, Wuchang District 
  Jian Er Mall No. 955, Heping Dadao, Qingshan District 
  Zhongshang Shopping Center No. 9, Zhongnan Lu, Wuchang District 
  Central Department Store No. 129, Jianghan Lu 
  Qingshan Department Store No. 1542, Heping Dadao, Qingshan District 
  Hanyang Mall No. 134, Hanyang Dadao 
  Xin Wuzhan Shopping Center No. 372-372, Jiefang Dadao, Hankou 
  New World Department Store No. 566, Jianshe Dadao, Hankou 
  New World Square No. 118, Jianghan Road, Jiang'an District 
  Wangfujing Department Store Wuhan No. 888, Zhongshan Dadao, Hankou 
  SOGO No. 374, Jiefang Dadao, Hankou 
  Xin Minzhong Leyuan No. 608, Zhongshan Dadao, Hankou 
  Supermarkets  Zhong Bai Group Known as the king of supermarkets, Zhongbai has 20 branches in the city. Branches in Jiang'an District: No. 1378, Jiefang Dadao Wuchang Distict: No. 19, Shuiguohu Road Hanyang District: No. 269, Yingwu Dadao 
  Parkson Add: No. 43, Changqing Lu, Hankou 
  Zhongshang Square Add: No. 7 Xudong Lu, Wuchang 
  Hualian Supemarket Hankou Branch: No. 681, Jiefang Dadao Hanyang Branch: No. 408, Hanyang Dadao Wuchang Branch: No. 75 Lianjiang Dadao 
  Hanshang 21 Shopping Center Add: No. 687, Hanyang Dadao 
  Carrefour Hankou Branch: No. 244, Zhongshan Dadao Hanyang Branch: No. 687, Hanyang Dadao Wuchang Branch: No. 1, Zhongbei Lu 
  Metro Hankou Branch: No. 144, Jiefang Dadao, Hankou Wuchang Branch: No. 1, Tiyuguan Lu (Stadium Road), Wuchang 
  Yi Chu Lian Hua (Lotus) First Branch: No. 98, Huangxiaohe Lu Second Branch: at the intersection of Baofeng Lu and Jieshe Dadao, Hankou 
  Hao You Duo First Branch: No. 28, Changqing Square, Huangxing Lu, Hankou Second Branch: at the intersection of Zhongshan Dadao and Minyi Erlu, Hankou   
 What to Buy  Turquoise It is a sky blue or bluish green semi-precious stone. The name means "Turkish stone" and is often inlayed on bracelets, rings or necklaces. As the stone is porous, jewelry made with turquoise should be removed before washing your hands. 
  Jing Wu's Duck Neck Wuhan people consider duck neck a delicacy. The spicy duck neck is cooked with pepper and spices and stewed in a low fire, resulting in strong taste and a lingering flavor. Jing Wu, the most famous shop that sells it, has been interviewed by several TV stations in China. 
  Xiaogan Cake A specialty of Hubei Province, Xiaogan cake is made of sticky rice flour, sesame, sugar, and sweet-scented osmanthus. It is crisp, sweet and nutritious. 
 Qingshan Mahong Cake is another kind of sweet cake made of rice flour, sugar and sesame. The cake is usually cut into long pieces and tastes soft and crisp. 
 All of these foods are available on supermarket shelves. If you buy them at street stalls or small stores, read the label information carefully. 
 
                    
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