Guangzhou Wholesale Glasses Market

Of all the wholesale markets in Guangzhou, this is the one where most visitors make the biggest savings. Start out at the main wholesale building where there are at least five floors of dealers. Sunglasses and novelty specs abound on the ground floor; fully operational opticians are up on the fifth floor. Stroll around and pick out some frames. Then head over to Wider Lenses, (ask for "Sweetie" who speaks surprisingly good English) get a quick eye test, and head off for some lunch. Finished frames and lenses are usually ready in less than 2 hours, and if you choose a reasonably priced frame the whole experience should not come to more than ¥200. Try finding that kind of price in the West.

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