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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.
For a genuine slice of Hong Kong life, visit this market, where hundreds of songbirds tweet in elaborate mahogany cages while stall managers feed them...more
see the Hong Kong guideYounik, in the Renaissance-pillared Bund 18 building, is a polished second-floor boutique selling ready-to-wear clothes by Korean brand Shion by Choichangho and...more
see the Shanghai guideCreate your own body-skimming qipao (cheongsam) dress at this indoor market, where tailors and fabric vendors occupy the third floor. Choose from a rainbow...more
see the Beijing guideThe cobblestone streets of Xintiandi, a preserved neighborhood–turned–outdoor mall, are lined with upscale restaurants, bars, and, above all, an...more
see the Shanghai guideThis is the liveliest night market in Hong Kong, with 400 stalls selling clothes, CDs, and fake designer watches. When the superficiality of shopping kicks in,...more
see the Hong Kong guideA Shangri-la for tea lovers, this enormous indoor market has 600-odd shops that seem to sell all the tea in China. Stroll among the stalls and learn about the...more
see the Beijing guideShanghai's fashion-savvy head to this ever-expanding warren of renovated lane houses, a treasure trove of tiny clothing and jewelry boutiques, to find their...more
see the Shanghai guideLocated on the southeastern side of Hong Kong Island, this bargain-stocked waterfront promenade is well known to every taxi driver. Look for supple bed linens...more
see the Hong Kong 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
see the Shanghai 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
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