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Shopping in Dali
Local Specialties and Souvenirs Marble Since the Tang Dynasty, Dali is famous for its marble which is quarried from the Cangshan Mountain for more than 1,000 years. The stone, which has unique veins, is of fine quality. It can present a lot of natural patterns, such as rivers, mountains, animals, plants, birds, and figures, while being polished. With the development of the workmanship, the marble can be processed into various things. For example, it can be processed into screens or decorations for high quality modern furniture and ancient buildings. White marble is a fine material for carving ashtrays, pen containers, flower vases, tea sets, and ornaments. Tie Dyeing Tie dyeing of the Bai ethnic group is a very famous souvenirs in Dali which shall not be missed by any tourists. The indigo is used as dyestuff. Before dye, the white cloth is tied and sewn into various patterns by hand. Thus, designs of bees, butterflies, plum blossoms, fish or insects would appear with a n artistic effect that can not be achieved in painting. Wood Carving Wood carving in Jianchuan County is a traditional handicraft with more than 1,000 years history. Known for its exquisite designs and multi-layer carving, the carvings have more than 100 designs including A Magpie Perching on Top of a Plum, Twin Phoenixs Turning to the Sun, A Soaring Dragon Holding the Moon, and one Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix. Most of the carvings are used to decorate lattice doors and classical furniture. Gold, Silver, and Copper Ornaments Gold, silver, and copper ornaments from Hequng County are another excellent handicrafts of the Bai ethnic group which are famous for the exquisite workmanship and novel design. Known for their exquisite workmanship and novel design, gold, silver, and copper ornaments from Hequng County are matchless handicrafts of the Bai ethnic group. They are often manufactured as amulets, jewelry, wine sets or are mounted on sheaths of the local Bai, Tibetan, Miao, and Han people and welcomed by many people both in home and abroad. Shop Index Huguo Road This is a good destination for the travellers. There are lots of minority texiles, arts and crafts and specialties of Yunnan and Tibet. Travellers may feel surprised and happy to buy some goods in the antique stores on the road.

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