Shopping in Beijing
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
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You can still find many traditional handicrafts in China’s bustling modern capital. Perhaps the best know are Cloisonné (a popular ancient metalworking technique), Ivory Carving, Lacquer and Jade. Other items that make good souvenirs include snuff bottles, artificial flowers, pearls and silk.
As you might expect, Beijing has a dazzling array of streets, business zones, shopping centers and markets to choose from. Sometimes it just pays to go with the flow and stumble upon some lesser-known shopping streets but, if you are after a bit more direction, you might want to seek out the following:Editor's Note: This recommendation was taken from our China Things To Do blog. Visit the original post to continue reading the full post and to learn more about things to do in China.
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