The lanes surrounding theIdkah Mosqueare ideal for browsing for gifts. Just north of the mosque is a line of carpet shops with nice antique rugs from Khotan, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan. Prices start around ¥1,000 ($125). Another great place for browsing is theMiddle and Western Asia International Trade Market (Zhongxiya Guoji Maoyi Shichang)on Aizire Jie. Wares include embroidered fabrics, dried fruit, spices, and wooden handicrafts.
Those craving a real supermarket will find one in the underground premises ofJiahe Chaoshiat Kezile Duwei Lu, Jin Shan Mingdian Dixia Dating.