Shuijingxiang Market
水井巷 · Shuǐjǐng Xiàng
A crowded pedestrian market lane near Ximen with snack stalls and shops selling yak jerky, highland barley treats, dried fruit and Tibetan goods.
No booking needed1 hour
Tip
Bargain gently for souvenirs, and check “yak” products are actually yak. Cordyceps (caterpillar fungus) sold here is very expensive and often faked.
- Opening hours
- Open all day; shops roughly 09:00–22:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Free to walk
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- In the centre near Ximen (West Gate); city buses stop at Tianqiao Shangmaocheng, or walk from Mojiajie
- Address in Chinese
- 青海省西宁市城中区水井巷步行商业街
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Checked against these sources on 2026-10-02. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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