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Shopping in China
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TOPWhat to buy
Most travelers want to take home some bargains or mementos. With so many options available, shopping can be time consuming, confusing and exhausting. The following tips may make it easier for you:
Don't buy everything in the first day or two. Each city has its own specialty. Some of the best buys are:
Beijing : Cloisonné; Fresh water pearls
Xi'an: Replicas of the Terra Cotta soldiers; Tangsancai ( Tang Dynasty hand painted China); Antique Furniture
Shanghai : Silk carpets
Hangzhou : Longjing Tea; Silk
Suzhou : Silk
Guilin : Scroll paintings; China Southern Sea Pearls
Yunnan : Mounted Butterflies; Pure tea; Dali Batik (tie-dyed fabric)
Xinjiang : Carpets; jade articles
Tibet : Thang-ka（tanka）(Sheep skin wall hangings)
TOPShopping is not obligatory
Don't feel obligated to shop. Our guides offer shopping opportunities as a courtesy but if you're not interested, say so. Some of them may be quite enthusiastic, thinking this is what you want, so don't be embarrassed to tell them directly and immediately that you don't want to go shopping. You'll often find several attendants trying to help you make a purchase. This doesn't mean you have to buy; it's OK to say no, or just to look.
TOPBe cautious of fake items
Shopping is great in China and you can expect to be able to buy many things at a much better price that at home. Please however be warned that if a bargain price for a world famous brand seems too good to be true…….. it probably is!
Antique buyers should know that many experts have been disappointed to find that their find of a lifetime is beautiful but fake. Antiques should be officially certified to be exported legally. The penalties are severe. Keep all receipts, certificates and official documents that are received when you purchase any antiques. Antiques are those items over 120 years of age.
Bargaining
Bargaining is a national pastime in China so you will find that most retailers except for department stores, large shopping malls will be prepared to bargain.
You should check the import restrictions in your home country as some items may attract tax on arrival in your home country, especially if it is mailed or shipped separately.
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- "Which is the best city to shop?"
- posted by go2c at 2011-11-3 3:00:00[Closed for answering]
any recommendation? Thank you!
- samshen replied at 2011-11-10 20:36:00
yes, maybe Hong Kong!
- kisalexx replied at 2011-11-9 11:13:00
Used to be Hong Kong... I could get anything I want in Kowloon. I think Shanghai is the best now.
- bignote replied at 2011-11-4 0:24:00
i think both beijing and shanghai are good choice,for beijing you can go to the wangfijing street ,and for shanghai,you can take a visit to nanjing road or xujiahui shopping centre.more information you can visit http://www.askchinatour.com/
- chapter31ofproverbs replied at 2011-11-3 3:29:00
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou are all very popular shopping cities.
- go2c replied at 2011-11-3 2:59:00
thank you!
- "getting chinese visa"
- posted by kaxxanith at 2011-3-22 18:35:00[Closed for answering]
i am a canadian. i am 40. i had a wild youth, i have a criminal record pretty much ending at 25, with 1 impaired driving charge since. i am looking to marry a chinese lady, will my record impair my ability to get a visa?
- kaxxanith replied at 2011-4-4 21:20:00
ty sunbeam. i have no intention of living there, just going there to get married. i guess we can always meet in macau, dont think i need a visa to get in there. cheers.
- sunbeam1234 replied at 2011-3-23 2:05:00
yes it will count against you and it may be that you are denied a visa because of it and the Chinese don't mind tourists but it is difficult to get a visa to live here permanently you may be better getting a job in china, getting a working visa then applying to live in the country after a year or two as you can then prove you have been a model citizen in their country.
- sunbeam1234 replied at 2011-3-23 2:04:00
yes it will count against you and it may be that you are denied a visa because of it and the Chinese don't mind tourists but it is difficult to get a visa to live here permanently you may be better getting a job in china, getting a working visa then applying to live in the country after a year or two as you can then prove you have been a model citizen in their country.
- "kung fu"
- posted by Lota at 2011-3-21 20:25:00[Closed for answering]
what is kung fu like
- rasmusbudde replied at 2011-3-22 10:05:00
Kung Fu means hard work in chinese. This is because the chinese people believe all moves(from humans & animals) are Kung Fu. This is why the Kung Fu we know, as a martial art, is inspired from nature, and the natural moves of humans and animals.
- sunbeam1234 replied at 2011-3-22 9:12:00
a very good way to keep fit there are lots of books in china to show you how to do it but it is best to find an english speaking instructor to show you how to do it right. it is not like the movies but good fun
- miffy replied at 2011-3-22 3:45:00
Hi, Chinese kung fu is actually a kind of physical exercises for self-defense and obtaining good health.
- "Kung Fu."
- posted by bob.was.here at 2009-11-19 14:49:00[Closed for answering]
I am asking you a question about Kung Fu history. Can you put it all in 5 pages but, really simple?
- yachne replied at 2009-11-19 20:55:00
Kung Fu was born and has steadily grown and attained perfection as an integral part of Chinese culture. As such it is bound to be influenced and conditioned by other forms of culture, first and foremost by philosophy, art and literature, and religion. Wushu reigns as one of the most traditional and popular national sport in China, practiced by the young and old alike. you can get more about Kung Fu on http://www.foreignercn.com/bbs/viewthread.php?tid=28020&extra=page%3D5
- "Is it legal to deposit money to our employer in exchange of our Foreign Certificate ID?"
- posted by delossantos6622 at 2009-7-5 23:17:00[Closed for answering]
My employer has been holding our Foreign Certificate ID. The only way we can get them is to deposit money to the Police Bureau. I already have the Residence permit thogh, can I exit and enter China with my Passport and the Residence certificate in it alone?
- shyoto replied at 2009-7-8 3:01:00
Hi, I''m not sure about what Foreign Certificate ID is, to get the anwser to this kind of problem, I suggest you make a phone call to the embassy or consulate of your country in China, they would possibly have the answer. Wish you the best!!
- "Prohibited"
- posted by dwills999 at 2009-2-10 10:23:00[Closed for answering]
Will I be allowed to enter China if I have Herpes?
- mercier replied at 2009-2-10 21:49:00
Hi, herpes belongs to communicate illness, according to Chinese goverment, it is not allowed to enter China with any communicate illness.
- "Is karate the same thing as kung fu"
- posted by pumpkin at 2008-12-4 17:47:00[Closed for answering]
please answer or e-mail me when you know the answer
- chunyin replied at 2010-6-26 8:35:00
Yes, kung fu and karate are the same thing - basically. There are variations due to the fact that Kung Fu was developed by the Chinese, and Karate by the Japanese. Karate was developed as a means of self-defense by the farmers of Japan against invading feudal lords. Many of the weapons used in Karate are an updated form of common farm tools used by the farmers, on which they practiced, since the items were readily at hand should they be attacked.
- iris replied at 2008-12-5 4:21:00
Hello, Pumpkin, they are very different concerning both spirit and theory as well as technique. There are a lots of schools of Kung Fu, including Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Ji, Qigong, Yongchun Quan, She Quan and so on. I suggest that you should watch a teleplay called The Legend of Bruce Lee. After you watch, you will understand more.
- "Is karate the same thing as kung fu"
- posted by pumpkin at 2008-12-4 17:47:00[Closed for answering]
please answer or e-mail me when you know the answer
- bob.was.here replied at 2009-11-19 14:54:00
If you ask me i think they are differnet. I think this because, me buddy here <<< told me that.
- iris replied at 2008-12-5 4:22:00
Hello, Pumpkin, they are very different concerning both spirit and theory as well as technique. There are a lots of schools of Kung Fu, including Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Ji, Qigong, Yongchun Quan, She Quan and so on. I suggest that you should watch a teleplay called The Legend of Bruce Lee. After you watch, you will understand more.
- "what year did the kung fu really come to china?"
- posted by pumpkin at 2008-12-4 17:43:00[Closed for answering]
please e-mail if you answer!!!
- iris replied at 2008-12-5 4:01:00
China is the birthplace of Kung Fu. It is thought that the origins of Chinese Kung Fu can be traced to primeval society. It takes shape gradually, therefore there is not an exact year.
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