For over a millennium, Hangzhou has been a vital Silk Road hub, home to China’s most prestigious silk industry and national museum. The iconic Hangzhou China Silk City is a pedestrian-only Jiangnan-style market.
Established in 1987 on ancient trading grounds, China’s only national-level wholesale and retail silk market spans 20,000sqm with over 600 shops selling raw fabric, scarves, garments and household items. Dubbed a “living silk museum” and Hangzhou’s “11th scenic attraction”, it’s the ultimate silk destination.
For over a millennium, Hangzhou has been a vital Silk Road hub, home to China’s most prestigious silk industry and national museum. The iconic Hangzhou China Silk City is a pedestrian-only Jiangnan-style market.
Established in 1987 on ancient trading grounds, China’s only national-level wholesale and retail silk market spans 20,000sqm with over 600 shops selling raw fabric, scarves, garments and household items. Dubbed a “living silk museum” and Hangzhou’s “11th scenic attraction”, it’s the ultimate silk destination.
