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Shopping & tax refund

Get about 9% back on purchases from 'Tax Free' stores.

Departure tax refund

  • ●Shop in stores showing the 'Tax Free' sign. Spend at least ¥200 in one store on one day.
  • ●Ask for the tax refund form and official invoice; show your passport.
  • ●At the airport, before check-in, show the goods, form and passport at the customs counter, then collect the refund after security.
  • ●Chengdu has 400+ tax-free stores and 100+ 'instant refund' stores where you get the money right away.

Where to shop

  • ●Chunxi Road & Taikoo Li — big brands, the famous climbing panda on the IFS building.
  • ●Kuanzhai Alley & Jinli — souvenirs (Shu brocade, panda goods, tea).
  • ●Bargaining is normal in markets and small souvenir stalls, not in malls.

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Info checked: 2026-11. Policies change — confirm with official sources before you travel.

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