China Shopping Guide: Local Specialties & Souvenirs

Regional Specialties

• Beijing: Cloisonné enamel, Peking duck gift boxes, Palace Museum cultural products
• Shanghai: Braised duck, Chenghuang Temple snack boxes, Shanghainese qipao
• Xi’an: Terracotta warrior replicas, Shaanxi paper-cutting, persimmon cakes
• Chengdu: Sichuan hotpot base, panda merchandise, Shu embroidery
• Yunnan: Pu’er tea, flower cakes, silver jewelry, tie-dye fabric

Where to Shop

Official museum gift shops: Palace Museum, National Museum etc. offer well-designed cultural products at transparent prices — the best souvenirs to buy. Shopping malls: Guaranteed authentic, returns accepted. Night markets/antique markets: Negotiable prices, requires discernment — for experienced buyers.

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