The city of Yinchuan, as the largest and most commercial in the province, has almost all of the “treasures” that you could possibly want to buy from the Ningxia region. If asking the locals, many will reply that the most famed of the shopping specialties are the five treasures: one red (Medlar), one yellow (Licorice Root), one blue (Helan Stone), one white (River Bank Lamb Skin) and the last black (Flagelliform Nostoc).

Other interesting products to take away include the Wool Rugs and Carpets, various Sheepskin Garments great against the cold, local Carvings and Handicrafts as well as the Eight Treasure Tea (Babao cha), that is a thick tea of leaves, fruits, berries and sugar that, when made well, tends to taste of dates.

Travellers can get some tourist souvenirs in the Xinhua Shopping Center, near the end of Gulou nanjie, or at the many stalls along the street. Check the product carefully and try to bargain when you wish to buy anything from the stalls.