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Popular Shopping | Other Shopping Tips | All Tips (22) I had to select 'other' on the 'type of shop' list because it has EVERYTHING you could possibly yearn for...truely! From the outside it is a very plain looking building but when you enter, oh goodness, you can just TELL that youre not going to be able to leave for another three hours at least! I was in there last week with two friends new to Beijing and we literally spent HOURS walking round this place! It has three levels all full of heavenly goodies waiting to be snapped up! Unfortunately you have to bargain here and when I say bargain, I dont mean just go down a couple of ten kuai, Im talking about going down over a third of the price that they originally asked for! Its tough work sometimes, but its well worth it in the end when you part with just 20kuai for a bag instead of the 85 they were asking for!
The ground level floor is all electronic gadgets....a wonderful place for all you hi-tech geeks out here! From dvd players, to speakers, mini disc players, mp3 players cameras, camcorders, batteries, portable tvs, headphones to mobile phone covers and Im sure there's still lots I missed out on! And thats just the first section of the ground floor. The second part is girly things like hair accessories, wigs, jewellery and then moving onto lighters in all shapes and sizes, and then onto the best part which all stuff Chinese! By this I mean cushion covers, bags, wallets, phone covers, boxes, runners for tables, table cloths, place mats, chopsticks sets, coasters ALL in beautiful colours with Chinese details and designs. Serioulsy every colour under the sun! Something for everyone. Its a great place to get Christmas and birthday presents for! The only problem is I think I've sent everything like that to my friends already.....now what?!
Moving onto the next floor you'll be surrounded by fake Gucci, Prada, Fendi and Louis Vuitton bags, purses and shoes....again..a good few hours could be spent here! And then the top floor is where you'll find the pearl paradise.All different shapes, sizes and colours! Things can be made for you on the spot, but again, remember to bargain! On this floor you will also find lots of arts amd crafts. Perfect presents!
Like I said earlier....you HAVE to bargain here and don't be fooled by the ' we are good friends' rubbish or the ' you soeak good Chinese' because its just a ploy for you to like them and then you feeling bad about haggling the price down so much! Once youve been here long enough you know all the prices and they hate you coming back tot their shop with your friends as they know they wont be able to rip them off! Ha ha! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Hong Qiao Shi Cheng.Directions: South district , right opposite the Temple of Heaven.
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Again, a little taste of the Orient for you whilst sipping on your Chardonnay!!!!
This makes a wonderful and unique gift for someone. They can be bought in men's traditional outfits or ladies'. The men's one even comes with it's own hat and a plait of hair coming out of it...VERY Chinese if i may say so myself!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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These can be used as decoration only as they are made of clay! Yes, you can buy some plastic masks very easily to play with, but these are so much nicer. We currently have them hanging on our living room wall.
They derive from Beijng's Opera as they are all famous characters in it. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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We have lots of lovely shops near where we live and indeed all over Beijing to be honest which sell these wonderful creations. I dont think the Chinese ever buy them for their own use, but the visitors to China go crazy for them..well why shouldn't they..they're absolutley gorgeous!
The next following photos are all different things that you can buy which make fantastic gifts for your family and friends! Or, if you're like me..you'll have a list for your friends but then end up buying them all for yourself as you cant choose which one you like the best! Ha ha! It really is so dificult to choose!!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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What makes it so special? I have absolutely NO idea, but the name for me is special enough!!!! And Im sure that the real Valentino and Gucci are most impressed that such a shop like this exists and that all their hard work has had a purpose to it!!!
Go on, go in...just for a laugh!!!!
Apparently everything you've always wanted at knocked down prices!!!! Enter at your own will! But whatever it is you purchase, expect it to fall apart after the first wear!!!!
Not a great deal I wouldn't imagine!!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Men's ClothesDirections: In Wang fu jing shopping street...the Oxford Street of Beijing!
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And for the final of this week's shopping guide to chopsticks and placemat sets, we round off with this pretty dusty red number! Again, different in texture and style, but equally beautiful, don't you think?!
They all come with six pairs of chopsticks and six placemats. You can also buy sets of two for the loving romantic couple with no family (!) or just one set for the young aspiring business person with no time to start a family!!! The choice is yours!!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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An item to be found in every colour under the sun and again with a patter / design or just a plain one. Seriously though, any colour you want to match your decor at home won't be a problem! They have your standard cushion cover shape, or ones with tassles on the corners , larger shapes, rectangular shapes and round tube like ones! All at surprisingly reasonable prices! I see them advertised on various sites on the web at ridiculous prices, but then again, for people in the West, maybe those prices aren't so bad! Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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Again, just as the same first photo of chopsticks and placemats, but just in a different colour and pattern. The material they use here is fantastic with so many wonderful patterns and designs. The colours are rich and vibrant, making you want to buy them ALL!!!! Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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I visited Silk Street 3 weeks after its grand opening. The Silk Street is famous for ALL-FAKE** goods.
You can find North Face & Columbia jacket that are more North Face and Columbia. What I meant was the designs are more impressive than the original. Of course those winter wears are not made of high-tech materials.
When I was there, the big notice warning vendors from selling merchandises bearing names such as LV, Dunhill, North Face, Guess and others. But you still can see those brands everywhere on display, even in the joints closest to the entrance.
Note**: I think up to 99.9% of them are fake. Even iPod sold there are quite doubtful, they could be some stock overrun units.
Anything you cannot afford the real ones.
Ask for price 1/3 of their initial price, then add 10-30Yuan (depending on price range). They will try to close at 60% of initial price. Repeat you price 3 times, walk out of the store. They will shout for you with 50Yuan above your quoted price. Keep walking; they will let you close at your final price.
If they didn't call you to close the deal, it’s really too bad because your bargain skill sucked. Never return to the stores or they will state their price because they know you want it badly. You better try out other stores (avoid the next store) with your stiff face. Leave a Comment Theme: Discount Store
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Wangfujing shopping malls reminded me of crossing both Midvalley Megamall and Sungai Wang (both in KL) together. The buildings are awesome looking, but the merchandise in there somehow not appeal to me.
But I was quite impressed with Xintianti that located on the other end of Wanfujing street. (after McD)
Just anything, but I won't buy. Leave a Comment Theme: Department Store
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on July 9, 2004
on July 20, 2006
