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When it comes to shopping in China, most people head to Shanghai's glitzy malls and cool boutiques for international designer brands—although bargain hunters will be disappointed at the high prices. For those looking for something cheap or kitschy, head to Shanghai's markets and banter for bargain imitations. In between, there are the specialist small shops of the French Concession, where you can buy cool curios. Beijing's shopping districts are harder to locate, but be assured that designer malls, such as The Place, are there thanks to pre-Olympic development, as are the (some would say better) markets selling everything from Communist memorabilia to beautiful embroidered fabrics.
While large swaths of Beijing's historic hutong districts were razed and replaced with sky malls, this small neighborhood near the Drum Tower has somehow...more
see the Beijing guideSexy, chic, and casual female Argentinean fashions in two stores that showcase the collections of ten hot Buenos Aires designers: Benedit Bis, Cecilia Gadea,...more
see the Shanghai guideIf you only go shopping once in Beijing, take a trip to this colorful outdoor bazaar. Also known as the "Dirt Market," (the name comes from the long-ago days...more
see the Beijing guideDesigner Gu Lin can make anyone feel regal with her sumptuously embroidered garments. Inspired by imperial designs, her silk and satin jackets and dresses are...more
see the Beijing guideKite-flying has been a Chinese pastime for centuries, and the Liu family has catered to kite fans for three generations. Their tiny store is filled...more
see the Beijing guideYounger sibling to the Hong Kong original—and also designed by Cesar Pelli—this glass-clad twin-towered mall, office, and retail complex also houses...more
see the Shanghai guideThe brainchild of flamboyant local designer David Tang, Shanghai Tang (which now has London and New York branches) sells upscale traditionally...more
see the Hong Kong guideAn old-world aura hangs over this small shop, which continues a two-generation tradition of jewelry-making begun in the 1930s. Designer Hu Songlin uses...more
see the Beijing guideStiffen your bargaining spine for a visit to Beijing's indoor Silk Market, which, despite its name, is known for knockoffs, not silk. Five floors of stalls will...more
see the Beijing guideOpened by Florence Samson, a French former luxury-brand executive, this stylish tea emporium sells a vast range of Chinese, Asian, and New World teas. Housed in...more
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