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Chinese shopping. What, where and how?

Chinese shopping. What, where and how?

It should be noted that there are goods for which it is not worth traveling so far. For example, a custom-made wardrobe can be bought in our country, and the models can be designed independently, according to your own taste. But goods such as silk, Chinese tea, household appliances, electronics, clothing, and antiques are worth paying attention to.

So, silk products – dresses, pajamas and other clothing are top-notch here. The pricing policy in this category of goods varies. It will depend on the quality of the product. To see the entire range of these products, you need to visit the Silk Market. Even if you don't buy anything there, you will still have plenty of impressions, because so many fabric colors can only be seen here.

What can be found in our stores under the name Chinese tea is a pathetic copy of real Chinese teas. In the markets of the Celestial Empire, there is a great variety of types, aromas, packages. Even if buying tea is not your goal, it is still worth buying one or two packages to learn something new.

Many people gladly buy household appliances and electronics here, both for personal use and for resale. After all, almost all goods in this segment have Chinese 'origin'. Moreover, the imported equipment can be placed at home, having previously purchased custom-made cabinets for this purpose.

As for clothing, you can buy anything you want, for any taste and size, the main thing is to be able to navigate and maneuver between markets, brands, shops. All items of well-known brands are sold only in stores: American and European brands that are manufactured in China. However, the local market is rife with fakes that are almost indistinguishable from goods hanging on store hangers, but their price is tens of times lower.

A special place is occupied by the purchase of antiques. There are a lot of them here. The main task of a tourist is not to fall for the bait. To do this, you must not let yourself be carried away and be sure to get a receipt or other documentation when purchasing.

So, shopping in China is unlimited opportunities. The presence of markets, factories, and stores will simply overwhelm you with their diversity and assortment. However, for a positive result, it is important to know what, where and how to buy?

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