Chinese Lowest Prices Shop

I thought I was the only person to appreciate this shop but I see it has been reviewed twice already! The name is strange, to say the least and the mix of things it sells is a bit strange also. There is an abundance of fake flowers and quite a lot of plastic jewelry which doesn’t really appeal. What does appeal are the red and gold chinese lanterns decorated with dragons and Chinese imagery. In the window there are posters of Jackie Chan and inside a plethora of shiny stickers. There are also a few things made from what looks like jade — a semi-​precious stone found in China. It can be really expensive because it is so hard to cut, even harder than diamonds I believe. There were a few buddhas and dragons for about £50 each so it could have real jade but I couldn’t be sure.

This shop sells cute and kitsch bits and bobs such as Chinese paper lanterns, paper parasols, artificial flowers, jewellery, ornaments and other trinkets. Prices are definitely cheap and if you’re a fan of kitsch Chinese paraphernalia you’ll definitely find a bargain here! Quintessential CLPS items are those little battery-​powered gold smiling cats who wave one arm. Cute! There are also some less obviously Chinese bits of jewellery and stuff.

Easily the best name to grace Leeds Kirkgate Market, Chinese Lowest Prices Shop is one of the first things you see if you are entering through one of the entrances from the car park at the side. Selling many different types of products, including beauty and food stuffs, though it may not be the best place to stock up on Chinese and British products alike, its prices are true to its name.