Jining Shopping
There are diverse categories special local products in Jining. And these products of Jining are of high quality because of its unpolluted water, fertile soils and mild climate. What you could buy in Jining is bairi chicken of Jining, sweet paddy of Qufu, rice of Yutai, garlic of Jinxiang, grape of Changgou, Chinese chestnuts of Chengqiang, dates of Huibu, cherry of Jinshan, nectarines of Xiangcheng, preserved eggs of Weishan Lake, and so on. And for stuff that you could bring back as souvenirs, you could buy Kai wood carving of Qufu City, Lu Brocade of Jiaxiang County, Nishan Inkstone, paper-cut commemorative books of Weishan Lake, cigars of Yanzhou, Silk of Yanzhou, etc. Jining shopping part give you more information on what to buy and where to buy.
What to Buy
Preserved Eggs of Weishan Lake
It has a history of more than 100 years. Preserved egg of Weishan Lake is made of duck egg of Weishan Lake, and it is very huge in volume and great in taste. It is famous all over the country and sells well in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai and other major cities.
Chinese Chestnuts of Chengqiang
Chengiang is located in the eastern hilly are of Zoucheng City, and it is the concentrated producing area of Chinese chestnuts of Chengqiang. The main characteristics of this kind of chestnut is large. And its pericarp is red, flesh is yellowish, sweet and nutritious.
Nishan Inkstone
It is one of the traditional Chinese inkstones, and it became famous because materials that are used to make inkstones are from Ni Mountain where is the birthplace of Confucius. The Nishan inkstone has a history of more than 500 years. It is recorded that the Nishan inkstone was listed as a tribute to the imperial palace in the twenty-fourth year of the Ming dynasty.
Lu Brocade of Jiaxiang County
It is a kind of unique folk handmade fabric of the southwest of Shandong Province. Jiaxiang County has a long history of textile technology. During the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period, people in Jiaxiang had begun planting mulberry trees and raised silkworms, and their textile technology had matured. And the textile technology of Lu brocade was listed into the second list of national intangible cultural heritages.
Kai wood carving of Qufu City
Kai wood carving is a unique traditional handicraft in Qufu, Shandong Province. It's made from Kaishu. It is said that Kaishu was planted in the Confucian Confucius Cemetery by Zigong, a disciple of Confucius when he came back to Qufu to grieve for Confucius from the South.
Where to Buy
Jining is a newly emerging tourist city. With the development of economy, the shopping center of Jining is mainly concentrated in Taibai Building. There are many large shopping malls, shops and supermarkets around Taibai Building. Also, there are many special small restaurants in the business district. In addition, there are other shopping centers in Jining.
Wumaci Street
Wumaci Street is the earliest and largest commercial street in Qufu City. It is near to the east gate of the Confucian Temple and is very popular with visitors. Shopping malls and shops are all over the street so that it is convenient for visitors to purchase specialty products, clothing and souvenirs, and so on. More importantly, the price is low.
Gulou South Street
It is a busy shopping street on the east side of the Confucian Temple. There are all sorts of shops where tourists could buy some local specialties and souvenirs, like Kai wood carving of Qufu City, paper-cut commemorative books of Weishan Lake, Nishan inkstone, etc.
Baiyi Shopping Center
It is located in Hongdao Road, Qufu. And it opens from 9 o’clock to 21 o’clock. It mainly sells alcohol and tobacco, non-staple food, daily necessities and so on.
Wanda Plaza
It is located in No. 55 Taibai East Road and it is the center of Jining City. It opens from 10 o’clock to 22 o’clock. It's a high-grade shopping center. There are all sorts shops where tourists could buy clothing, have dinners and watching movies.
