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What to buy in Beijing
Travelers mustn’t miss the chance to do shopping in Beijing. Beijing offers a wide variety of commodities, which are cheap but good, to meet the demands of different taste. Those who want to buy antiques, paintings and calligraphy works may go to Liulichang, those who want to buy traditional Chinese medicines may go to Tongrentang Pharmacy, those who want to buy silk may go to Ruifuxiang, those who want to buy cloth shoes may go to Neiliansheng, those who want to buy second-hand goods may go to Panjiayuan Market and those who want to enjoy modern commercial atmosphere may stroll around Wangfujiang Street.
Beijing Local Souvenirs
Palace Lantern
The Palace lantern is very ornate and used to decorate many impressive public and private buildings in China. It is usually large in size and embedded with painted silk or glass panes around its body, The lantern is a Six-side-lantern, each side has its superbly Chinese Arcadian construction, like the ...
Cloisonné
Introduction
The typical traditional handicraft cloisonné is also called copper padding thread weaving enamel. The elaborate art and the luxuriant appearance can attract customers at the first time. And it is also a collection with high value. History The cloisonné is a...
The typical traditional handicraft cloisonné is also called copper padding thread weaving enamel. The elaborate art and the luxuriant appearance can attract customers at the first time. And it is also a collection with high value. History The cloisonné is a...
Dough Shaping
Dough shaping can be taken as a carved artistic creation in Beijing. This folk art is made of purified wheat flour, glutinous rice powder mixed with bee-honey and glycerin. Skillful artists make these materials into some lively figures, such as Monkey King, Liu Bei. The small size of this work makes ...
Beijing Carved Lacquer Ware
Beijing carved lacquer ware enjoys an international reputation for the excellent handicraft. The unique engraving, which is done with special knives on the lacquer body, carves the lacquer into form images/designs. It is honored together with porcelain in Jingdezheng and embroidery in Hunan as the three ...
Snuff Bottles
Chinese considered snuff to be a remedy for common illnesses such as colds, headaches and stomach disorders. During the Qing Dynasty, snuff bottles were used to contain powdered tobacco. Although this delicate art has died away among the people since the establishment of Republic of China, it can still ...
Beijing Preserved Fruit
Beijing preserved fruit enjoys an international reputation for its unique taste and elaborate packages. It is said that in the Ming Dynasty, this preserved fruit was a Royal light refreshment and then spread to the common folk. The sweet taste was made by honey or sugar. To differentiate them, preserved ...
Chinese Silk
Silk is one of the China's contributions to the world. China is the first country to manufacture and use silk. According to the legend, Lai Zu, wife of the Yellow Emperor, taught the ancient Chinese people the technique of sericulture.
Development
Since the ancient times, silk has been one ...
Chinese Tea
Tea-drinking is a constituent part of Chinese culture. China is an original producer of tea and is renowned for its skills in planting and making tea. Its customs of tea-drinking spread over to Europe and to many other regions through cultural exchange via the ancient "Silk Road" and other ...
Chinese Antique
Antique Jade Ware
In the ancient time, jade can be taken as a treasure of tremendous value and a symbol of one’s social status. Beijing jade ware can be divided into the big size and the small size. The big size jade ware is carved into tea sets, figures and vases. The small size is carved into ...