Guiyang offers great souvenirs for visitors. Wax-dyed fabrics are a local handicraft using nature and animal motifs. Designs are drawn onto the fabric with wax then dipped in dye and a beautiful pattern is revealed when the wax is removed. They cost from RMB 50 to 100, framed pieces are around RMB 200 each. Traditional Miao embroideries that come in geometric patterns are a bargain at RMB 150 to 200. Unique pieces of art made entirely of plants ranges a few RMB to a few thousand.
You can do all your souvenir shopping at Qiancui Hang at 48 Beijing Lu, the Dachanglong Shopping Center at 26 Jiefang Lu. The Shixi Trade Street is a good place to go browsing. |