What to Buy in Guilin & Yangshuo (桂林)
The karst landscape city is famous for its 'Three Treasures' — chili sauce, fermented tofu and Sanhua rice wine.
6 must-buy souvenirs
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Guilin chili sauce 桂林辣椒酱
The first of Guilin's Three Treasures — a savory chili paste used on everything.
📍 Supermarkets
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Guilin fermented tofu 桂林豆腐乳
Aromatic fermented tofu in brine, the second treasure — a condiment for rice porridge.
📍 Supermarkets
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Sanhua rice wine 三花酒
The third treasure — a clear rice liquor aged in Guilin caves, named for its three layers of foam.
📍 Liquor stores
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Shatian pomelo 沙田柚
Guilin's famous honeyed pomelo, a winter specialty grown in the region.
📍 Fruit markets (seasonal)
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Oil-paper umbrellas 油纸伞
Handmade oiled-paper umbrellas from Yangshuo — a beautiful, traditional craft.
📍 Yangshuo West Street
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Karst landscape paintings 山水画
Local artists paint the Li River karst peaks on rice paper — a classic Yangshuo keepsake.
📍 Yangshuo art studios
Shopping Tips
- ·The Three Treasures are sold everywhere; buy glass-sealed jars from large stores for quality.
- ·Oil-paper umbrellas from Yangshuo make beautiful photos and gifts.
- ·Freeze-dried Guilin rice noodles are a fun, packable novelty.