Chongqing Shopping Guide: Where Locals Actually Shop (Not Tourist Traps!)
You’ll see travel blogs say “go shopping in every district” of Chongqing. But here’s the truth: as a local who’s lived here for 30 years, I only shop in four places: Jiefangbei, Guanyinqiao, Daying Longfor Times City, and Xiejiawan MixC. The others? Not worth your time. Last month, my American friend went to Shapingba Pedestrian […]
Chongqing Digital Shopping Guide: Where Locals Buy Phones & Laptops (Only One Spot Worth It!)
Most people in China buy electronics online. I do too. But if you’re a tourist, waiting for delivery isn’t an option. Last year, my Australian friend asked me to order a power bank online. It arrived one day late. He had already left Chongqing. “I should’ve just gone to a tech mall,” he said. If […]