Shopping of Kunming
1 min readKunming offers many local products.The interaction of different cultures，religions and colorful lifestyles offers visitors so much to see and buy.It is an ideal place to find local products and souvenirs of your trip to Yunnan.
Kunming is famous for local handiwork including ivory and woodcarving，Dai Jin（brocade made by Dai artisans），and Dai Zhu Bian（Dai bamboo basketry）.
Kunming ivory carving with a more than 40-year history is an exquisite handiwork offering plane and three-dimensional carving.Carved ivory birds，flowers and images are valuable and popular as collections and precious souvenirs.
Note:As a rule，ivory and ivory articles are forbidden to be taken out of China.In China，bring out ivory articles or ivory carving needs strict checkup.The testimonial issued by relative governmental department is required.
Wood carving in Kunming is exhibited mainly in wood furniture including chairs，benches and tea tables.Furniture with enchased marble is classical and elegant.
Most Dai women can weave Dai Jin，a kind of drapery with colorful and unique designs used to make bags，curtains，bedclothes，cushions，etc.，making excellent gifts for relatives and friends.
Dai people are also clever at making articles of bamboo.Dai families live in bamboo houses in which everything is made of bamboo including cabinets and hats.
Also available are excellent local products such as dried mushrooms，tropical fruits and batik.We suggest you go to a Wal Mart supermarket to avoid false special products；prices are reasonable.
