Though Yinchuan is a small center compared to other capital cities in China, it nonetheless has some local specialties from the city and the surrounding region of Ningxia. Of note in Yinchuan are the famed local 'five treasures', each corresponding to a color, red, yellow, blue, white and black. Red is the medlar, a small bushy tree that produces small fruits that are reminiscent of apples, yellow represents the local licorice root, often used medicinally, blue is the helan stone, which is often carved into calligraphic inkstones, white represents lambskin leather products, and black is for 'star jelly', a local edible algae. Ningxia is also notable for the beautiful carpets that are produced there, one of the five different styles of rugs in China. Local tea and porcelain are specialties as well.
style="mso-font-kerning: 0pt">Like most other centers in China, there is a commercial street in Yinchuan, where you can find a concentration of large department stores, all carrying clothing and house wares. Xingqing Street also plays host to a number of small street-side stalls selling local souvenirs and handicrafts.
Recommend for shopping:
● Xinhua Department Store
The largest shopping center in Yinchuan is the Xinhua Department Store. Found on Xinhua Dongjie. It carries a range of commodities, as well as local products.
Add: 29 Xinhua Dongjie, Yinchuan
Tel: 0951-6042801
● Xinhua Shopping Center
A large comprehensive retail center, this outlet carries clothing for men and women, shoes, jewelry, daily necessities, appliances and has a grocery store on the first floor.
Add: 12 Xinhua Dongjie, Yinchuan
Tel: 0951-6012942
● Yinchuan Department Store
It is a comprehensive, multifunctional department store integrating wholesale, shopping, entertainment and tourism. There is a hotel, restaurants, a karaoke hall and teahouse. It sells clothing, shoes and electronics, and has a grocery store.
● Yinchuan Department Store(Lao Da Lou)
It is the first department store that was built in Yinchuan, so it is known as ''Lao Da Lou’’ (The Old Building) by the local people.
Add: 2 Jiefang Xijie, Xingqing District, Yinchuan
Tel: 0951-6022718, 6041808
● Lihua Chain General Company
It is chain department store in Yinchuan, which has 10 branches in the city. It sells groceries, daily necessities, and appliances and has a pharmacy section.
Add: 43 Gulou Nanjie, Yinchuan
● Gulou Department Store
It is a large shopping market that specializes in textiles and clothing.
Add: 197 Jiefang Dongjie, Yinchuan
Tel: 0951-6025470