Exploring Chengdu
Chengdu's downtown shopping area has taken on the look of most modern cities, with upscale clothing shops and department stores. But if you delve into the narrow alleys between the main streets you'll find small, privately owned shops and stalls selling branded products at affordable prices. Qingshiqiao in particular is one of the most interesting places to wander and shop, with seafood, animals, birds and dried foods.