Yuncheng travel guide: Guan Yu's home city, the pink Salt Lake and the gateway to Yongle Palace, in southern Shanxi.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Souvenir
Wenxi boiled cakes
Price: CNY 15-60 (~$2-8.50)
Where: Supermarkets and railway-station shops
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Shopping district
Nanfeng Plaza
Best for: General shopping
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Mall
Wanda Plaza Yuncheng
Hours: Daily about 10:00-22:00
Mall
Nanfeng Plaza
Hours: Daily about 10:00-22:00
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Tip
Bargaining works in small markets, not malls.
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Important
Payment: Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate.
Hours: Malls about 10:00-22:00.