Study in Weifang

A shopping trip to Weifang would most definitely include a kite. For yourself or as a gift, put on a wall or fly it in the wind. Versatile, pretty, unique. Remember to bargain hard with the shop owner.

Kite and new year painting

Kite

The Kite. About 2,300 years ago, the first kite was created in Shandong Province. The first kites were made with bamboo frames and were covered with paper and silk in the Tang Dynasty. Now, people have developed this handicraft, and kites have become lighter and lighter, more exquisite, and more colorful. In China, people consider kites to hold good wishes and beautiful dreams, and are closely related to the lives of the Chinese. Thus, in the kite capital of Weifang, kites are the ideal souvenirs for friends and relatives.

Chinese name: 风筝 Fengzheng
Where to Buy
Near Shihuyuan 十笏园附近
Address: Hujiapaifang Street  胡家牌坊街
Hours: 8am–5pm
Transportation: Take city bus No.16, 22, 76.

Yangjiabu New Year Painting

With a history of more than 500 years, the Yangjiabu New Year Painting is one of the three famous wood engravings lunar New Year’s painting in China. The Yangjiabu New Year Painting is used to bless the family and friends during the Spring Festival (the most important festival in China). There are many subjects for the Yangjiabu New Year Painting, such as flowers, birds, animals, beauties, landscapes, and characters from myths and legends.

Chinese name: 杨家埠木板年画 Yangjiabu Muban Nianhua
Place to Buy
Yangjiabu 杨家埠
Address: 68 Minzhu Street, Hanting area 寒亭区民主街68号
Hours: 7:30am–6pm
Transportation: Take city bus No. 6, 8, 12, 33, 35, 50, 52, 55, or 59 and take off at Bus Station (汽车站站).

Major Shopping Malls

Kof Tower

Kof Tower is an old-style department store in Weifang that has many chain stores in the city. You can find many branded products in this department store, and it is good for entertainment and finding accommodations.
Chinese name: 中百大厦 Zhongbai Dasha/ jong-beye da-sha/
Address: 233 Shengli West Street, Weicheng District 潍城区胜利西街233号
Transportation: Take city bus 1, 5, 6, 10, 12, 18, 26, 31, 33, 35, or 77 and take off at Kof Tower Station (中百大厦百货大楼站).

Silver Plaza

Sliver Plaza is a famous chain store in Shandong. As a comprehensive department store, this plaza sells daily necessities, brand name clothing and watches, and other branded products.
Chinese name: 银座商场 Yinzuo Shangcheng/ yin-zwor shang-chnng/
Address: West Shengli Street, Beihai Road, Kuiwen District 奎文区北海路胜利街口西
Open: 8am–9pm

Transportation: Take city bus 10, 17, 18, 20, 28 or 77 and take off at Fengzheng Guangchang Station (风筝广场站).

Shiji Taihua Plaza

Shiji Taihua Plaza is the biggest shopping center in Weifang.  It has concentrate Commercial retail, real estate development, hotel management, property management into one company. 

Chinese name: 世纪泰华商厦 Shiji Taihua

Address: No. 360 Dongfeng East Street, Kuiwen, Weifang 潍坊市奎文区东风东街360号

Open: 9:30am–21pm

Transportation:  Take city bus 1, 13, 16, 21, 22, 26, 56, 76, 78, 80 and take off at Taihua Plaza station (泰华商厦站).

Others

There are 3 places to buy computer and all types of electronic equipment and gadgets. 

1. Located near the Medical University, is Weifang Technolgy market, looking very old and run down, Take bus 16. 

2. Located adjacent to Bank Of China on Shengli West St. This is new.

3. Venice Plaza.

Shopping on the old road is also an interesting time. Antiques, handicrafts, scroll-like wall paintings and many other nick-nacks are located in this tucked away part of town.

Tailor made suits, dresses, coats or fabric can be found on Tailor Street down the road from the Technological Market. Don't forget to haggle.