Lijiang Souvenirs

Much of the souvenirs available in Lijiang are related to the ethnic groups that populate the area.Hot items include copperware，leather and fur goods，carpets and rugs，and painted scrolls with poems written in calligraphy.Yunnan is also known for its flora and fauna，many of which are used in teas or medicines.The cryptic Yunnan White Power（yunnan baiyao），also known as“Hundred Treasures Drug，”purportedly treats anti-inflammation and gynecological ailments.There are also many varieties of Yunnan teas available:white orchid，jasmine，smoked tea，Xuanchun，Hongbao and Yinzhen.Yongsheng porcelain（yongsheng ciqi）is transparent and the colors are light and elegant.

Carved wooden plates（diaoke mupin）are tastefully simple.Handmade tie-dying cloths are another local specialty（dongba zharan）.

Some places to do your shopping include the Baixin Department Store（baixinshangching）on Minzhu Lu and Fuzihao（fuzihao for Chinese knots at 28 Mishi Xiang，Xinyi Street .Artist Tang Xingsheng，who specializes in Naxi art，manages Juyiyuan Wenhua Shangdian（juyiyuan wenhuashangdian）；it’s over at 74 Mishi Yuan，Xinyi Jie .If you prefer market browsing，then head to Guangchang Jie for a lively market.

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