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Chengdu Market Bargaining: Secrets to Scoring Amazing Deals

I Bargained Like a Local in China (They Were Shocked!) 🇨🇳

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I Bargained Like a Local in China (They Were Shocked!) 🇨🇳

I Bargained Like a Local in China (They Were. This was filmed by On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Join Us in Chengdu China where we're gonna shop until we drop in some of china’s rather unknown fake markets as well as some of the most famous ones too. Where they sell everything from electronics to clothes and souvenirs but if you wondered how locals in China strike the best deals? Watch as I dive into the heart of a bustling Chinese market and put my bargaining skills to the test! From unexpected reactions to surprising deals, this adventure is full of twists you won’t want to miss. See how far we can go—and how shocked they were when I bargained like a true local! November 2024 | Vlog 461 | Chengdu, China When we finally started our adventure

--- On Tour With Dridgers #OTWD
February 20, 2025, Winter in China

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On Tour With Dridgers (#OTWD) spend a day shopping in Chengdu, moving through Chunxi Road and a large plaza with clothing, accessories, and electronics. They bargain with vendors, buy trainers and boots, visit Won Won Plaza, and compare Chengdu's cleanliness and atmosphere with Chongqing. They also sample drinks and local food during the trip. They talk with vendors, compare market prices, and note that some shops use fixed prices while others invite negotiation. The travelers also discuss sizing, remembering shop locations, returning to familiar sellers, and walking away when a price is not right. Their day ends with more Chengdu plans, including a hot pot experience.

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I Bargained Like a Local in China (They Were Shocked!) 🇨🇳

Shopping across Chengdu markets

On Tour With Dridgers (#OTWD) begin their Chengdu shopping day already bargaining with vendors. They share their approach and the surprised responses they receive while negotiating. Their route includes Chunxi Road, known for its 3D screens, and a large plaza with goods ranging from clothing and accessories to electronics. The plaza reminds them of Shein or Taobao. The day's purchases include trainers, boots, a suitcase, and other items. They say they found the goods affordable and are pleased with the haul.

The couple also compare Chengdu with Chongqing, where they had traveled before. They describe Chengdu as cleaner and more relaxed, with a younger crowd. During the shopping, they stop for Mixue and other refreshing drinks, and the video includes local food, including a Chinese burger. Their interactions with vendors are friendly, with language and cultural differences becoming part of the day's conversations.

Practical shopping notes

The vlog moves through different market areas, including Won Won Plaza and a floor of shops, as the pair search for clothes and shoes. They bargain for boots and look for trainers before shopping for a suitcase and making final purchases. Some markets offer fixed prices, so it is useful to check before negotiating. Remembering where a shop is located can help when returning to a busy market, and clothing sizes may run small; they suggest choosing two sizes up. Vendors may remember returning customers and earlier negotiations, while being prepared to walk away can help if a price does not work.

The outing also includes observations about Chengdu's cleanliness and its contrast with Chongqing. The video ends with a promise of more Chengdu experiences, including hot pot. It presents one day's shopping and conversations rather than a guarantee about every market's prices or stock.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How much did they pay for the trainers?
A: They say they got two pairs of trainers for the equivalent of £18.
Q: What was bargaining like in the markets?
A: Some vendors were surprised by how low the travelers started their offers, but they describe the negotiation as good-natured and say they found good deals.
Q: What was their favorite purchase?
A: They name the boots as a favorite, describing them as comfortable and stylish and saying they got them for a good price.
Q: What surprised them about Chengdu?
A: They were surprised by how clean and modern Chengdu felt, and describe it as a pleasant place to spend time.
Q: What shopping advice do they give for Chengdu?
A: They recommend being prepared to bargain while checking whether a market has fixed prices. They also mention Won Won Plaza as a place to visit.

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Chengdu Shopping Spree:Bargaining Secrets & Market Finds

In Chengdu, China, the adventurers explored bustling markets, both well-known and lesser-known, filled with everything from electronics to souvenirs. The video highlights their experience bargaining with local vendors, showcasing unexpected reactions and surprisingly successful deals. It promises a fun, twist-filled adventure of haggling in a Chinese market, revealing the secrets to securing the best prices like a local.

Attractions in this video: Chunxi Road