During tours if we don’t want to do shipping and see factories, then what shall we do?
Answer: In tourism field, it’s a common practice to arrange shopping for tourists. It is not only a way to boost the local economy, but also a way to make advertisement for local art works. That’s why it is encouraged by government and practiced all over the world. But this does not mean that the tourists have to follow this kind of arrangement. If you are not interested in shopping, just inform your guide when you reach your new destination. Then, there would be no shopping arrangement during this section of the tour.
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What's the best buy in China?
Answer: For tourists come to China always want to take something that are real Chinese flavor back as souvenirs and gifts for friends, therefore the Chinese folk arts and articles are best choice.
Just like its long history and culture, China has a great variety of folk arts that have been well-known all over world, such as Cloisonné and Jade Carving in Beijing, replicas of terra-cotta horses and warriors in Xi’an, Silk in Suzhou, tea in Hangzhou and many others.
For more information, please see Chinese Culture and Arts
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Can you give us some tips for shopping in China?
Answer: Shopping in China is both an interesting thing and a challenge.
When you are going to buy, the first thing, also an important thing is to decide where to buy. We believe that a good beginning is half the battle. Chinese folk arts normally have thousand years history and they are made by hands, different art work has different look. But with development of modern technology, the most art works also can be made by machines. What machines made are only industrial products, not art. To avoid such kind traps, doing shopping in the tourist shops that are designated by Chinese Ministry of Tourism is the best choice.
Once a place for you shopping has been fixed, the second step centers on the price. If the price offered is reasonable and acceptable, you could buy it directly. If not, bargaining is needed to beat down the price. Normally, the prices of things selling in most tourist shops are not fixed ones, sometimes through bargaining you always could get a good discount.
Notes, please do not buy things from street vendors and small shops, the cheap price normally is the lure of trap.
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What cautions should foreigners take when buying Chinese antiques?
Answer: a) When buy expensive articles, you'd better choose the shops run by the state.
b) Make sure that the antiques you bought carry a read wax seal (normally on the bottom) indicating that it is authentic and is able to be exported from China.
c) Also need know that antiques dating before 1795 cannot be legally exported.
d) Keep the purchase receipts. It is necessary part you should have to bring the antique through Chinese customs when leaving China.
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What credit cards are accepted in China?
Answer: The widely accepted credit cards in China include: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diner's Club, Million Card, Federal Card and the JCB card of Japan.
Credit cards are accepted only in large shopping malls and stores. Credit card symbols are displayed in the visible place in shops and hotels indicating credit cards are accepted.