Must-Buy Items: Longjing Dragon Well tea (premium grades 500-5,000 RMB per catty). Silk products—scarves, fabrics, garments from government-approved shops. Silk embroidery artworks. Bamboo crafts from Moganshan mountain. Porcelain from nearby Jingdezhen. Vintage tea utensils from antique markets.
Shopping Districts: Hefang Street (800m historic street with souvenirs, tea, silk). Qinghefang Street (antiques, galleries, traditional crafts). Hubin Road (upscale malls, international brands). West Lake Causeway shops (tea and lake-themed items). Wanda Plaza (modern shopping mall).
Markets: Qingshui Fish Market (mornings, local produce, experience). Antique markets (weekends, jade, porcelain, furniture). Night markets (seasonal, street food, souvenirs).
Bargaining Tips: Expected in markets, not in retail stores. Start negotiations at 40-50% of asking price. Be respectful. Sealed tea products not negotiable. Government shops have fixed prices.