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As one of western China"s major tourism-oriented provinces, Gansu has no lack of
shopping specialties. Most notable include handicrafts, replicas of cultural relics,
herbal plants and liquor. Most probably the best-known shopping specialty here is the "glow in the
dark" stone cup, (Yeguang bei), which can be found everywhere--Lanzhou, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang and Tianshui. The best place to
buy one is probably in Zhangye,
thanks to the unparalleled quality of the stone excavated not far from town.
Lanzhou is characterized by carving works, the most famous of which being
the
Jincheng Babao Melon-skin Carvings and the
Pebble Carvings. If you are lucky enough, you may come across replica Buddha
heads from the
Maiji Grottoes. Those interested in Chinese calligraphy should buy the
Tao inkstone.
Jiayuguan, a place famed
for its grandiose Fort, is good for Stone
Carvings and assorted Carpets. Again, like Lanzhou, the city is
also known for its special Inkstones.
Dunhuang boasts odds and
ends, such as Crystal, Jade, Silk and
all kinds of Antiques.
Tianshui is well-known
for its Lacquerware, while Zhangye for its Liquor
and Herbal Plants. |
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