China is a fantastic shopping destination. From bamboo
chopsticks to Cultural Revolution memorabilia, whatever your interest,
you're bound to be able to buy it in China. As the world's factory, you
can find just about anything.
Silk
China is famous for its quality silk products, all over the world with
its diverse colors and variety. Hangzhou, Sichuan, Suzhou and Dandong
are famous for their silk products.
Tea
Another specialty of China is its ‘Tea’. Chinese tea is available in
many varieties like green tea, black tea, brick tea, scented tea, and
oolong tea.
Some of the branded tea famous all over the worlds are:
Longjing produced near West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Huangshan Maofeng from Mt. Huangshan in Anhui
Qimen Black Tea from Qimen County in Anhui
Liuan Guapian from Liuan County in Anhui
Duyun Maojian from Duyun Mountain in Guizhou
Wuyi Rock Tea from Wuyi Mountain in Fujian
Wines and Spirits
Wines and Spirits have gaining world popularity over a period of time.
Some of these exotic drinks have won many international awards.
Gujing Tribute Liquor from Anhui
Maotai and Dong Liquor from Guizhou
Fenjiu Liquor from Shanxi
Souvenirs and Gift items
The item includes Bronze Ware, Folk Toys, Kites, Lacquer Wares,
Paper-Cutting, Porcelain Pottery, Seals, Embroidery and Printed and Dyed
Fabrics.
Porcelain made in Jingdezhen and Jiangxi, embroidery from Suzhou, Hunan,
Guangdong and Sichhuan, Tang tri-color pottery horses and camels, and
batik from Guizhou and Yunnan are all have high demand in the
international market.
Antiques Items
Antique stores run by the government are the most reliable to purchase
the antique items. But one has to be very careful in purchase of these
items.
Do not buy any antique item that date before 1795, as they cannot be
legally exported. Every antique product is marked with a red wax seal
indicating its authenticity that can be exported from China.
Items like Chinese medicine herbs, antiques and gold and silver articles
required purchase receipts. The receipt can be demanded at the time of
custom clearance when the visitor is leaving China.
Avoid purchasing articles made form rare wild animal skin. All the
prohibited items will be seized without giving any compensation.