Zhengzhou travel guide: where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Xinyang Maojian green tea
Price: From about ¥50 (~$7.50) per small pack
Where: Zhengzhou Tea City and supermarkets
Xinzheng red dates and Shaolin vegetarian pastries
Price: ¥20-100 (~$3-15)
Where: Supermarkets and department stores
Hu la tang seasoning packets
Price: ¥10-30 (~$1.50-4.50)
Where: Supermarket seasoning sections
Jun porcelain and Kaifeng embroidery
Price: ¥50-1000+ (~$7.50-150+)
Where: Antique markets and craft shops
Bronze artefact replicas
Price: ¥30-500 (~$4.50-75)
Where: Henan Museum gift shop
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Erqi Square Business District
Zhengzhou's busiest retail hub around Erqi Square
Where: Zhengzhou
Hours: Malls about 10:00-22:00
Dehua Pedestrian Street
Century-old street for affordable clothing, footwear and accessories
Where: Zhengzhou
Hours: Daily about 09:30-21:30
Jiankang Road Night Market
Clothing, accessories, phone gadgets and crafts; bargaining expected
Where: Zhengzhou
Hours: Roughly 18:00-23:00
Zhengzhou Antique City
Porcelain, jade, coins and old books; many pieces are modern replicas
Where: Zhengzhou
Hours: Typically 09:00-18:00 (verify)
Zhengzhou Tea City
Xinyang Maojian and other teas
Where: Zhengzhou
Hours: Typically 09:00-18:00 (verify)
Henan Museum Gift Shop
Bronze replicas and Central Plains cultural souvenirs
Where: Zhengzhou
Hours: Museum days Tue-Sun about 09:00-17:30 (verify; closed Mondays)
North Shuncheng Street Halal Goods
Halal pastries and snacks to take home
Where: Zhengzhou
Hours: Daytime to early evening
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Erqi Square district
Best for: Department stores, Dehua Street, David City
Zhengdong New District CBD
Best for: Dennis department store and lifestyle brands
Zhongyuan Wanda area
Best for: Local lifestyle shopping and a hypermarket
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Dennis David City (Erqi)
Hours: Daily about 10:00-22:00
Zhongyuan Wanda Plaza
Hours: Daily about 10:00-22:00
Erqi Wanda Plaza
Hours: Daily about 10:00-22:00
MixC Zhengzhou
Hours: Daily about 10:00-22:00
Dennis Department Store (Zhengdong CBD)
Hours: Daily about 10:00-22:00
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Bargain at night markets and street stalls; start at 30-50% of the asking price.
Malls and department stores have fixed prices.
Antique markets: many items are replicas; buy high-value pieces only with a certificate.
Pay by Alipay or WeChat Pay; carry cash for stalls.
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Payment: Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate; foreign cards work at major malls and hotels.
Hours: Malls typically open about 10:00 and close about 22:00.
Tax Refund: Tax-free stores offer a VAT refund on purchases over ¥500 (~$75), claimed at the airport (5-10%).