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Shopping Jewels of China Silk The country is popular all over the globe for its great quality silk products with diverse varieties and colors. China silk is always the sought after item in the global market. The following are famous of their quality silk products:
Tea Tea is another famous specialty in China. The Chinese tea is widely available all in stores and it comes in many several varieties like for example – brick tea, oolong tea, green tea, scented tea and black tea. Try out some of these well – like tea:
Wines and Spirits Wines / Spirits in China are now gaining the world popularity for some time now. Some of their exotic drinks have even won several international awards like the following:
Souvenirs and Gift Items There are several gift items that you can get hold on to like Lacquer Wares, Seals, Kites, Bronze Ware, Embroidery, Porcelain Pottery, Dyed Fabrics, Printed, Folk Toys and Paper – Cutting. Those porcelains were made in Jiangxi and Jingdezhen; whilst embroidery were from Hunan, Sichhuan, Suzhou and Guangdong; there’s also the pottery of tri – color horses and camels; and the batik that is from Yunnan and Guizhou. All of these items have a high demand with regards to the international market. Antiques Items China has antique stores that are scattered all over the country. Some of these antique stores are run by its government are considered to be the most reliable and honest with their products and items. So if you plan on purchasing an antique try to purchase it at those government antique shops. But still you must stay careful in purchasing such items. Reminder: Do not purchase anything that date before 1795, since they can’t be exported legally. Check if the antique item has a red wax seal as it would indicate the authenticity of that particular item as can be exported legally from China. The following items would require a purchase receipts. Its receipts are obtainable around the clock from the custom clearance upon leaving the country.
Also avoid purchasing any articles that are from the skin of any rare wild animal. These barred items if found under your possession will be seized without giving you any compensation. Local Markets – as the most preferred shopping hubs of China The local markets in China are the place to really roll up your sleeves and indulge in your bargaining powers in order to get the item at the rock – bottom price. Their items are literally spread at the pavement & on carriages at the back street of the local market. China local market is the ideal place where you can truly find the lowest among the lowest price. However, in the street market scenario, all of its sales are final, there’s no warranty and credit cards aren’t accepted. Some of the renowned shopping hubs of China Friendship Stores Friendship stores in China were originally set up by the government in order to make possible the services to those foreign visitors that are visiting the country. In the present day, these friendship stores are now converted to modern department stores which showcase a vast range of goods and items such as those dazzling jewelries that are made from jade, pearl, silver and gold; the high quality silk, those beautifully embroidered tablecloths and also blouses; those porcelain, paintings, handicrafts and pottery. Their rates are a little higher as compared to the other stores but their goods and items are definitely of superior quality and some items are exclusively available only in friendship stores. Government stores have a repute policy for honesty. Shoppers can also harness their bargaining skills in here.> Department Stores Chinese Department Stores are mostly operated by the state government. Any kind of goods and items are available at these stores. But bargaining is hardly ever accepted. Hotel Stores Majority of those luxury hotels in China have their own shopping mall. They offer a variety of souvenirs and those daily articles that are needed. One can already presume that these hotel stores are not economical nevertheless one can fine those very exquisite qualities of antiques, clothing and fabrics in such stores. Timings The shops in China are open daily from 8:30 am – 8:00 pm on summer season and from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm during those cold winter season. |
