Yibin Shopping
Surrounded by the Min River and Yangtze River on three sides and with the Daliang Mountain at the back, Yibin has abundant special products. In addition to different kinds of specialties, Yibin is also prolific in the production of fruit. Besides, travellers can pick and buy their favorite batik articles and embroidery made by the Miao people while traveling through Miao villages in Yibin.
What to Buy in Yibin
Wuliangye(五粮液)
"Wuliangye" is the most famous name in Yibi. The long history and culture of Yibin have consisted by the aroma of wine. The world famous liquor wuliangye is a brand of sorghum-based distilled spirits known as baijiu. If you have any interests in Chinese liquor, do not miss it.
Yibin Teas(宜宾茶叶)
Yibin is one of the birthplaces of world teas, serving as an important base for green tea production and processing. The Yibin teas, except for the six major tea categories, have the green tea of Yibin Early Tea, Pinshan Chaoqing, the black tea of Chuan Hong Gongfu and jasmine or rose flavored teas.
Nanxi Dried Bean Curd(南溪豆腐干)
Dried bean curd production in Nanxi has a history of more than 100 years. Located in the first county of the Yangtze river in the south of Sichuan province, the civilized ancient city of Nanxi is a traditional enterprise producing dried bean curd, which was started in the reign of emperor Guangxu of the Qing dynasty (1875-1908).
Yacai(芽菜)
Yacai, a kind of fermented mustard green stems—is made only in Yibin, a county in southern Sichuan Province. Yacai’s primary ingredient is jièmòcài (芥茉菜), a type of mustard green native to southeast Sichuan. Yibin yacai is used most famously in dan dan noodles and gan bian si ji dou (dry-fried green beans).
Bamboo Crafts(竹工艺品)
The production of bamboo spring, bamboo carving and bamboo weaving in Yibin city started in Yuan and Ming dynasties, with local characteristics and fun. It is famous at home and abroad, which has entered the court for many times.
Batik and Embroidery(民族手工艺品)
Xingwen, Gongxian and Junlian counties are the main areas of Sichuan where the Miao ethnic minority lives in compact communities. Miao batik products are clothing, bed sheets, pillow towels, door curtains, bags, etc. There are more than 280 kinds of batik patterns preserved in Miao nationality.
Where to Buy in Yibin
Wuliangye Stores
In Yibin, there are Wuliangye direct-sale stores and exclusive shops where you can buy the genuine Wuliangye.
Supermarket/Shopping Mall
Many supermarkets serve the area of Yibin, such as the Xufu Shoping Mall at Renmin Road, Meihao Jiayuan, Walmart, etc.
Miao Villages
Xingwen, Gongxian and Junlian counties are the main areas of Sichuan where the Miao ethnic minority lives in compact communities.
