What to Buy in Chengdu (成都)
Sichuan's capital gives you the country's richest crafts — Shu embroidery, Shu brocade — and the famous fiery flavors to take home.
6 must-buy souvenirs
Shu embroidery 蜀绣
Sichuan's silk embroidery with 120+ stitches — pandas and landscapes are the classic motifs.
📍 Shu Brocade Museum shop
Shu brocade 蜀锦
Jacquard silk brocade woven for over two millennia, with bold geometric patterns.
📍 Shu Brocade Museum
Doubanjiang (fermented bean paste) 郫县豆瓣酱
The soul of Sichuan cooking — Pixian doubanjiang paste in sealed jars survives the trip.
📍 Supermarkets and specialty stores
Dengying beef 灯影牛肉
Paper-thin spiced dried beef, translucent as lantern light — Chengdu's classic snack.
📍 Food markets
Sichuan opera masks 川剧脸谱
Colorful painted masks from the famous face-changing opera tradition.
📍 Shufangjie cultural street
Panda wenchuang 熊猫文创
Panda plushies, keychains and notebooks — the mascot gift everyone expects from Chengdu.
📍 Panda base gift shop
Shopping Tips
- ·Shu brocade and embroidery are best bought from the Shu Brocade Museum and its official shop.
- ·Hotpot base and doubanjiang paste are the edible souvenirs every Sichuan-lover wants.
- ·Panda-themed wenchuang is a must for anyone who visits the panda base.