Travel
China - What to Buy in China?
Buying
is a big component of many people¡¯s china trip. There are many exotic
and unusual things to buy in China which make wonderful souvenirs and
gifts for relatives and friends back home. For China tourist, the following
are typical items of the amazing range of goods in China and they are
available in almost all the tourist place and tourist spots.
Silk
Chinese silk is famous all over the world for its magnificent quality,
color and variety. Most of the people who travel China would grab some
silk products that originated from Hangzhou, Sichuan, Suzhou and Dandong
which have a reputation of high quality.
Tea
There are hundreds of varieties of Chinese tea. They can be classified
into five categories - green tea, black tea, brick tea, scented tea,
and oolong tea. Almost every kind of tea has been brought to markets
outside of China, but buying in China directly often offer you the privilege
of origin and freshness.
Wines
Wines are popular as accompaniments to Chinese food. Most of Chinese
wines are much stronger than wines in the west. The following China
wines have won many international awards and they make fibulas gifts
from your china travel:
-Yanghe Daqu and Shuanggou Daqu from Jiangsu
- Gujing Tribute Liquor from Anhui
- Maotai and Dong Liquor from Guizhou
- Wuliangye, Jiannanchun and Luzhou Laojiao from Sichuan
- Fenjiu Liquor from Shanxi
Antiques
If you're an antique enthusiast, China is the right place for you! Fascinating
antique and curio shops and market stalls are to be found in most cities
and country towns, in tourist place and spots. When buying expensive
items, you need to ensure, for example, that the item carries the official
red seal of the shop and the sale documents are in place. Please be
aware that Chinese law forbids the export of antiques dated earlier
than 1795.
Chinese Medicinal Materials
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an integral part of Chinese life
and culture and is becoming more and more preferred buying item among
China tourists. With its unique diagnostic methods, systematic approach,
abundant historical literature and materials, TCM has found many adherents
in Western countries.
Arts
and Crafts
Arts and crafts products in China have a long history and some art works
are absolutely unique and fascinating. They make ideal souvenirs and
gifts of your China travel trip. The arts and crafts examples are bronze
ware, cloisonn¨¦, folk toys, jade, kites, lacquer wares, paper-cutting,
porcelain, pottery, seal, prints and scrolls, silk, embroidery and printed
and dyed fabrics.
