CHINA - Shopping Guide

China is a shopper's delight. There is an incredible selection of boutique shops, department stores, and hotel shopping arcades to browse through. Or you can try bargain hunting at one of the new "free markets" that are springing up all over the country. 

You're sure to be dazzled by the unique array of beautiful or practical gifts available in China, from high quality silks and porcelains to antique screens and traditional Chinese herbal medicines.


Throughout China, shops offer unique ceramics, paintings, stone rubbings, embroideries, carpets, furniture, jade carvings, custom-carved signature chopsticks, antiques, books, and much more. Shop personnel will often pack and arrange for shipping of bulky purchases back home.  

Prices are usually clearly marked in stores and shops, and English is spoken in most tourist areas. Don't miss browsing through one of the state-run Friendship Stores; they are still considered as one of the best places to find an excellent selection of quality merchandise. One thing you must remember during your shopping is asking for the receipt.

Shops & Office Hours:

Businesses usually open from 8:00 to 8:30 am and close about 7:30 or 8:00 pm.

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