Gifts from China – Top 10 Chinese Souvenirs and Gifts

Electronic equipment

In China, various new models of gadgets are released earlier than in the CIS countries. Here you can buy a new smartphone or laptop at a good price, and it will be assembled with high quality, contrary to all stereotypes about the country.

Many experienced tourists note that it is best to purchase various “trifles”, for example, headphones, microphones, small cameras, DVRs, and so on. As a rule, they are made of high quality, assembled for long service and are relatively inexpensive.

Checking a large batch of goods before shipment

It is worth visiting the factory to evaluate the quality of the products before the goods are sent to Russia. Checking the goods at the factory makes it possible to send only high-quality goods and leave defective ones, as well as to identify the presence of defective products on site.

This makes it easier to file a complaint - not all suppliers make concessions to replace defective goods, and not everyone even recognizes the presence of a defect when the goods are already in another country. In addition, when a supplier knows that his product will be checked, he is more responsible in the production process.

Inspection of a consignment will be able to eliminate a significant number of problems both with the sale of goods and with further interaction with a specific supplier.

Clothes of different styles

In the Middle Kingdom, as in other countries, there are markets and clothing stores where you can pick up new things at an affordable price. Many people believe that Chinese clothes are poorly sewn, have loose threads and will tear on the second day. In fact, quality items are produced for domestic trade.

In addition, in some stores you can choose the fabric you like, a suitable style - and pick up the finished item in a few days. Also, sometimes customers are offered free hemming of selected clothes directly in the store.

It is important to always try on things before buying, whether it is a dress, shirt, T-shirt or skirt - it doesn’t matter. Since sometimes you can encounter confusion in markings.

Delivery issues

So, you have calculated the final costs and come to the conclusion that working directly with China is more profitable than working with Russian wholesalers or manufacturers. The most important thing remains - to determine how and who will transport the goods.

There are only three options:

1) You undertake delivery from the supplier’s warehouse and deal with all issues yourself. 2) The supplier delivers and pays for the services of transport companies. 3) Transportation is paid in half: the supplier carries the cargo to the border, and you carry it across Russia.

What's better? From the point of view of the final cost of the goods, there is not much difference: even if the supplier himself delivers, he includes all costs in the price. In terms of risks, the first option is optimal: this way you can completely control the process, but in this case you take upon yourself all the issues of transportation within China and clearance at the Chinese customs point.

Cosmetics and medicines

China has always been famous for its medicine - both traditional and, accordingly, its non-traditional form. In the country's pharmacies you can buy various high-quality medicines, as well as “things” useful for traveling: cooling ointment for insect bites 999, special pencils that eliminate nasal congestion and runny nose, various impregnated patches for effective healing, and much more.

Special attention should be paid to cosmetics – especially plant-based ones. Various chemical shampoos and conditioners can be found at home, but it is better to bring products from China that are based on real herbal decoctions. It is recommended to take a closer look at shampoos and face masks - they tone the skin, get rid of various problems such as dandruff and inflammation, improve hair growth and even out the complexion.

What medicines to bring from China for yourself

Various cosmetics, medicinal and preventive preparations, herbs, infusions of plants, amphibians, insects and reptiles have proven themselves to be effective products derived only from natural ingredients.

Do not buy too many of these products so as not to arouse suspicion at customs!

Traditional medicine

Donkey skin gelatin, deer antlers and ginseng are brought from China, which can improve general condition and strengthen the immune system. Medicinal herbs and plants, skillfully dried and packaged by local residents, are also popular: lingzhi, gooseberries, chrysanthemum inflorescences, bamboo shoots, ginger root.

Traditional medicines

Often used among the Chinese are products and preparations based on pearl powder to maintain youth, ointments and creams made from extracts of snake venom. Also, travelers from all over the country go to the shark factory, where they offer a lot of products and preparations made from shark oil.

Tea and accessories for the tea ceremony

One of the most famous traditions in China is the tea ceremony. In general, residents of the country are very sensitive to the culture of consumption of this drink. Good tea, both in packages and in bulk, can be bought in the supermarket, but it’s the same as buying it at home. It is best to visit the tea market or tea street - there you can find the most interesting varieties and choose tea to suit your taste. The assortment will truly surprise every tourist.

In addition, you can bring teapots, cups, and tables for the ceremony from the market - in different sizes, colors and configurations. Bringing such a simple set from China as a teapot with cups, a table and some tea is an excellent solution. A set of dishes can not only serve its intended purpose, but will also become an interesting addition to the interior.

Features of shopping in some Chinese cities

Let's consider which shopping locations and which cities should be visited by foreigners first.

Beijing

The capital of the People's Republic of China is the national leader in the number of large shopping centers, markets, and stores. Among the largest shopping centers in the city are Oriental Plaza Mall, 3d3 Mall, Ginza Mall, New Yansha Mall, Shin Kong Place and others.

You can shop in Beijing at the markets. In addition to the pearl and silk goods mentioned above, guests of the Chinese capital should visit the Yabalou market, where you can find everything from cheap consumer goods to high-quality fur coats.

Famous shopping streets in Beijing include Wangfujing, Xidan, and Liulichang. On the first there are large supermarkets “Shilu”, “Xindong’an”, “Laofule”, on the second there are supermarkets “Zhongyu” and “Site”, as well as the Xidan Market, on the third there are a large number of antique shops and second-hand bookstores.

Shanghai

The main shopping streets of this city are:

• Nanjing, which has over 600 retail outlets;
• Northern Sichuan, where the cheapest stores in China are located;
• Huanghai, which is famous for its designer boutiques;
• Middle Tibetan, where there are many retail outlets with affordable pricing policies.

The largest shopping centers in Shanghai are Nextage Department Store (the second largest in the world after New York's Macy's), Metro City, Shanghai No. 1 Department Store, Plaza 66, Raffles City Shanghai and others.

Popular:

• antiques and souvenirs market “Yuyuan”;
• Fuzhuang and Jinan Yatai clothing markets;
• Tianshan Tea City tea market;
• jewelry market First Asia Jewelry Plaza;
• Sunshine Pearl Market;
• silk market in Shanghai.

Hong Kong

This city is famous for some of the largest and most impressive shopping centers in the world. These include Discovery Park, Pacific Place, Harbor City, Landmark, SkyPlaza, SkyMart.

The best local markets are:

• Ladies', where, contrary to the name, you can buy things for men and children, too;
• the Temple Street Market, which operates at night and sells mainly appliances, electronics and men's goods;
• the flea market on Cat Street, where you can find antiques;
• “Gold Trade Gallery”, where household appliances are sold.

At local markets, many sellers speak English and even Russian well. If you bargain, you can reduce the price of the product item you are interested in by up to 25%.

Guangzhou

The largest shopping area in Gongzhou is the Beijing Road Shopping District. Within its boundaries there are up to 10 large shopping centers and over 100 stores of various specializations.

There are many shopping outlets on Shangxiajiu and Zhuangyuan Fang streets.

Hualin Jadeware Street is a paradise for jewelry lovers.

Guangzhou is famous among tourists for its shopping centers: China Plaza, Guangzhou Nangfang, Tianhe Teemall, Taikoo Hui, Grandview Mall.

Those who come for shopping would do well to visit the clothing markets:

• "Ball";
• Tian Ma (Heavenly Horse);
• Bai Ma (White Horse);
• Jin Ma (Golden Horse). He specializes in selling fur products.

Prices at the Chinese Golden Horse market are low, as is the quality of the bulk of the goods. Therefore, when purchasing a fur coat, you should carefully inspect it on site.

Macau

This city is known as the "Chinese Las Vegas". Local shopping centers surprise with their rich assortment: City of Dreams, The Grand Canal Shoppes, Fortune Diamond, Rua do Cunha and others. Prices in their stores are several times lower than, for example, in Beijing and Hong Kong.

Lovers of sweets are recommended to visit the Red Market. Here you can find traditional Chinese sweets and exotic fruits.

Interesting vintage accessories and antiques can be bought at the flea market that has formed near the ruins of St. Paul's Cathedral.

The Rua De Tercena market has a large number of catering establishments where you can taste delicious national dishes: lotus rice, rice cakes, starch cakes and much more.

Hainan

The main trading regions of Hainan Island are the cities of Haikou and Sanya. Most retail outlets in Haikou are located along Haixudonglu Street, in Sanya - in the Jiefanglu Street area.

Tourists vacationing in Haikou most often visit the shopping centers “Nanya Plaza”, “Dongfang Oriental Plaza”, “Mingmen Plaza”, “Shenshen”.

In Sanya, shopping centers “Tyandu”, “Ifan”, “Minju” are popular. The largest markets in Hainan are the First Market, Honggang, Hongshi, located in Sanya. The fish market (Sanya city) deserves special attention, where the lowest prices for seafood are available.

Taiwan

A wide range of goods for every taste is presented in shopping centers on the island of Taiwan: “Taipei City Mall” (Taipei city), “Dream Mall” (Kaohsiung city), “Xiang Jiao Xin Le Yuan” and “Taroko Mall” (Taijun city) and others .

A special feature of Taiwanese shopping is the opportunity to visit night markets:

“Shilin” in Taipei, where in addition to everything you can taste fried snake;

“Liu He” in Kaohsiung, where you can find both clothes and souvenirs, and food;

“Lodong” in Yilan, which is famous for cheap food.

Answering the question of what to buy in Taiwan, we note that the most popular goods here are jade crafts, coral and aragonite jewelry, silk products, patterned masks and fans, ceramic dishes with images in the island style, exotic oils, snake tincture, local teas.

Decorative umbrella and fan

Of course, both the umbrella and the fan can be used for their intended purpose - but in this case they will not last long. These are beautiful souvenirs that can be used to decorate your apartment or office, but they are quite fragile. That is why the purpose of such a gift is to decorate the room and please the eye.

Many sellers will convince you that the products are handmade with a unique painting, but this is usually not the case. But this does not reduce the aesthetic value; the fan and umbrella really look beautiful, interesting, and such a souvenir can be found with a variety of designs.

Specifics of shopping in China

Among most tourists, China is known as a hub of cheap clothing and a source of counterfeits of popular global brands. And many travelers come here precisely to acquire such things. From this point of view, it is quite possible to agree with the statement that China has the cheapest shopping in the world. But the country's shopping centers are not only rich in consumer goods.

Most of the stores here are department stores. By going to one of them, you can buy everything from dishes to wardrobe items. The working hours of most government trade establishments are from 09.30 to 20.30. Lunch breaks and weekends are often not provided. Private shops close later: at 21.00 or 22.00.

Sales in China are held on the eve of the most important holidays:

• Chinese New Year;
• Labor Day (May 1);
• Autumn Festival (mid-September);
• Day of the Founding of the People's Republic of China (October 1).

Stores also offer discounts on goods before the New Year and Christmas. There are also seasonal sales at any time of the year, when the size of discounts varies from 70 to 90%.

Jade jewelry

The history of China is closely connected with jade, and now this stone is one of the symbols of the country. But this does not make it very expensive - a beautiful bracelet or a simple ring made of jade can be bought no more expensive than costume jewelry in domestic stores.

Of course, the cost will vary due to the type and rarity of the stone, but, as a rule, souvenir shops sell the simplest jade. Since the stone is not classified as precious, it is not framed with either gold or silver. But you can find very nice products made of jade with chalk (often with gold plating) - such jewelry looks beautiful and unusual, and is sold in many stores.

Chinese spices

It would seem that what could be unusual in spices? But in fact, in China they are quite “vigorous” and have a pronounced smell, which will make food more flavorful. All spices differ in their strength, and it is measured on a five-point scale - on spices from supermarkets, “strength” is indicated on the packaging.

For example, the same cinnamon will not taste much different from domestic cinnamon, but its smell will be much brighter, and the baked goods will become more aromatic. But spices such as pepper have a more pronounced taste - the Chinese do not mind eating spicy food.

Asian "Rollton"

In supermarkets you can find a huge selection of instant noodles - but they are significantly different from what Russian tourists are used to. At a minimum, they usually come in larger portions and include not only dry noodles, but also various spices, broth dressings, and much more.

If you bring such noodles from China, you can not only prolong the feeling of your vacation yourself, but also treat one of your friends - it is unlikely that they have ever tried this. Moreover, “Doshirak” and “Rollton” are considered food for the poor, while in China instant noodles are a popular product that is eaten by many, it is sold in beautiful packaging and is made from high-quality ingredients.

Silk, clothes made from it

For quite a long time, silk was the main export product; the Chinese carefully kept their secrets of its production. Clothes made from Chinese silk, purchased at the local market, are of high quality - they are very pleasant to the body, well stitched, and do not fade. You can also buy matching silk bed linen as a gift, and if that turns out to be too expensive, you can buy cute shawls, scarves and other accessories.

Silk is also used to make paintings and carpets - also a good option both as a gift and for yourself, as a souvenir of the trip.

What should you buy in China?

Once on the territory of the People's Republic of China, tourists have the opportunity to purchase a wide variety of goods: clothing and shoes, household appliances, silk products, jewelry, unique handmade souvenirs that have no analogues throughout the world. Let's discuss in more detail the question of what is worth bringing from China.

Wardrobe items and accessories

It is not recommended to buy clothes and shoes from European or American brands in China. Here these things are too expensive: twice or three times more expensive than in the country of production. But in local markets and stores you can find wardrobe items that are exact copies of expensive branded ones. But in order to purchase truly high-quality copies that are indistinguishable from the originals, you will have to spend a lot of time and visit more than one retail outlet.

The first thing you should buy in China is locally produced silk clothing. The production of natural silk in the country began about 6 thousand years ago. For thousands of years, production technology was kept secret, the disclosure of which could cost one's life.

The stores offer a wide range of silk pajamas, dressing gowns, scarves, blouses, dresses, bedding and other household items, including those in the national style - decorated with gold embroidery, images of tigers, dragons, and Chinese characters.

It is better to visit specialized outlets selling silk products to avoid getting a low-quality fake.

Answering the question about where to go to China to buy things made of natural silk, they will name you a silk factory and a silk market in Beijing. If in a retail store the average price for a robe varies within $100, then in a factory or specified market it can be purchased 15-20% cheaper.

Modern China is famous for its inexpensive mink coats. Some manufacturers in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Urumqi, Guangzhou, Heihe are competitors of famous Italian, Greek and other world famous brands of fur products.

Due to the cheapness of Chinese labor, many Italian manufacturers sew fur coats in this Asian country. The average price of a mink coat in Beijing is about a thousand dollars. In Italy, a similar model costs approximately 3 thousand dollars.

Chinese jade jewelry is worthy of attention. In the imperial era, this stone was a symbol of absolute power granted to the ruler by Heaven itself. Among the most valuable varieties is dark green jade. Pendants, bracelets, earrings, brooches, and necklaces made from it are the answer to the question of what gifts to bring from China for women.

In order not to fall for a fake, you need to look through the stone into the light: its internal structure should be fibrous. The largest range of jade jewelry is presented in Hong Kong at the jade market.

Chinese pearls are highly valued in the world. China is one of the world leaders in terms of production and export volumes. Products made from it are sold in jewelry stores and in specialized pearl markets, the largest of which is located within Beijing near the Temple of Heaven Park.

The natural mineral is heavy, and if you rub the balls together, you can hear a sound reminiscent of teeth grinding. This is how pearls are distinguished from colored plastic. The average cost of a necklace is about 50 yuan.

In addition to jade and pearl jewelry, in China you can buy high-quality silver products: rings, pendants, chains, necklaces. The average price of a chain is 20 yuan.

Household appliances and electronics

In China, you can purchase almost all types of household appliances - from sewing machines to smart watches and mobile phones. The best option is to buy products from local brands, for example:

• Xiaomi, Meizu, Huawei, Lenovo – electronics;
• Haier - household appliances;
• Gree, Midea – climate control and household appliances.

As for equipment from foreign manufacturers, including Apple (USA), Sony (Japan), Samsung (South Korea), it is better not to buy it. The fact is that most often they sell restored products that were broken, broken, or counterfeit.

Answering the question about where to buy electronics in China, it should be said that they are sold in all shopping centers or in specialized markets in large cities. For example, guests to Beijing are recommended to visit the market called Buy Now, which is located in the heart of the capital.

Cosmetics and medicines

Chinese cosmetics have not yet gained such popularity on the international market as those made in Korea. But, according to reviews from those who have experienced it themselves, the quality of these products is no worse.

Manufacturers use combinations of modern recipes with traditional ones, including natural ingredients in cosmetics: green tea, chamomile, ginseng root, seaweed, snail mucus, pearl powder, shark cartilage, whalebone, silver and gold ions.

Among the brands whose products are worth purchasing:

• Bioaqua;
• Dong Gia;
• Angel Xuewei;
• Herborist;
• Laikou;
• Doctor Li.

Cosmetics should be purchased from specialized stores or pharmacies. Here you can buy shampoos, masks for hair and face, creams for the whole body, cleansing sponges and other products.

Imported European and American cosmetics are prohibitively expensive in China. If the price tags indicate the low cost of products from YSL, Chanel and other brands, it is better to pass by, as this is 100% likely to be a local stylization of the original.

When interested in what medicines to bring from China, travelers primarily focus on local original medicines. You can buy the following without a prescription at local pharmacies:

• ginseng infusion, which improves immunity;
• powder from deer antlers (antlers), which strengthens the teeth and skeletal system;
• donkey skin gelatin, recommended for weakened immune systems;
• snake powder, which helps remove toxins from the body;
• magnetic rings used for weight loss.

Also in Chinese pharmacies it is worth purchasing aromatic ointments for insect bites and burns, medicated panty liners, anti-arthritic patches, inhalation pencils, tiger balm and other general health products.

Souvenir products

It was the Chinese who gave the whole world such material as porcelain. It began to be made during the Han Dynasty between the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD.

Original sets, vases, figurines, porcelain jugs are the best souvenirs from China. The shop windows display hand-painted items decorated with gilded ornaments.

The average price of a small figurine is 10-15 yuan, a pair of coffee is 11 thousand yuan, a service for four people is 38 thousand yuan.

Integral elements of Chinese culture are colorful fans - lace, paper, silk, sandalwood, decorated with floral patterns and images of hieroglyphs. Any lady will love this fashionable accessory.

Chinese sun umbrellas, which, according to legend, were invented by Emperor Shun more than 3.5 thousand years ago, are also worthy of attention.

You can bring a sample of Chinese painting or calligraphy as a souvenir for yourself or as a gift to a loved one.

If time permits, you can make an individual order from a Chinese master, who will paint an original landscape or create a composition with the name of the person to whom it will be presented in the form of a hieroglyph.

You can purchase ready-made kits for painting using Chinese techniques, which include special brushes, paper, and ink.

Many travelers bring handicrafts made from deer antler, bamboo, wood, and clay from China. These are figurines of animals, gods, and household items.

If we talk about what to buy for a child in China, we should mention talismans and amulets made of peach wood, peach pits, ash branches, brass and silver locks, pendants with symbols of the Zodiac signs. Such amulets can be found both in souvenir shops and on street stalls in any city.

Food

Tea is rightfully considered one of the most popular gifts from China. The most aromatic varieties with a rich flavor palette are “Puer”, “Xihu-Longjing”, “Tocha”, “Dianhong”, “Baihao”, “Maofeng”.

When asked where it is better to buy tea in Shanghai, Beijing or any other Chinese city, the answer will be the same: it is better to visit specialized tea shops or pharmacies that sell traditional medicine.

A valuable Chinese drink is vodka called Yao Jiu. The alcohol contains ginseng root, gou qi zi berries, and ling zhi mushrooms. A 0.5 liter bottle costs about 6 yuan, and if the drink is infused with snakes and ants, it costs about 40 yuan. You can buy this vodka both in factory containers and on tap.

Chinese rice vodka from Guizhou province is also popular. Men will also be interested in local beer: Qingdao, Harbin (light and light), Reeb Dark Beer (dark).

Among the interesting gastronomic souvenirs from China is the black tree mushroom muer. It is sold dried and used in cooking in the preparation of hot dishes, salads, and snacks. It has an aroma reminiscent of smoke.

It is worth bringing spices from China: Szechuan pepper and chili, star anise, licorice (licorice), red barberry, cloves, ginger.

No less popular gastronomic gifts from China are soy sauce, tofu, bean paste, rice noodles and coconut sugar, which is less harmful than cane sugar.

Chinese fruits will be a useful gift: especially papaya, mango, dragon fruit. Many fruits are supplied to markets from the southernmost urban district of Sanya, located on Hainan Island. If you are in doubt about how to bring fruits from China, fearing that they will not keep fresh, give preference to candied or dried ones.

What else can you bring from China?

You can please yourself, your family and friends with the following gifts from China:

• unique fabrics (for example, cotton fabric called nanka);
• interesting toys for children - kites, construction sets, musical, interactive games and so on;
• antiques and antiques;
• paintings embroidered with human hair;
• Chinese tapestries;
• books in foreign languages.

Frequently purchased items include tea ceremony paraphernalia, Chinese chopsticks, bowls and food mats.

Paintings

The choice of paintings will especially surprise tourists, because you can find not only silk, but also paper, painted with ink or paint, and embroidered with thread. There are also a lot of motives for plots:

1. Mountains with cherry blossoms and a river.
2. Individual compositions of flowers, often with insects.
3. Koi carp and water lilies.
4. Calligraphy is a completely separate topic, because in some places a calligrapher can write in front of the buyer what he chooses.

Dwelling on the topic of calligraphy, it should be noted that you can bring protective symbols or good wishes from China - it is believed that they have a good effect on the atmosphere in the home or office.

Theater masks

Masks are a mandatory attribute of theater in China - they are used in almost all classical productions. This souvenir became very popular, so different variations of masks began to be sold not only near theaters, but also simply in souvenir markets and shops. In this case, you can purchase both a full-fledged large product and a small keychain.

Increasingly, such masks are becoming an element of the interior; they are especially often used to decorate rooms or other premises in an Asian style.

Promising industries

There are several main areas in which you can soon really quickly achieve a good level of income. A business built on the sale of these products will sooner or later demonstrate visible results.

1. High technology and the Internet. There is no need to reinvent the wheel here. Every year, small discoveries appear on the market, which quickly gain popularity among electronics lovers.
2. Wireless devices. Nowadays, an increasing number of breakthroughs are associated with such devices.
3. Eco-friendly materials. The most popular product in this area is bamboo.

These are not all industries in which you can find your niche in the market, but they are the most promising. It is worth recognizing that these industries are still in a stage of active growth. Therefore, they may not bring quick profits. If there is a need to immediately get high sales, it is better to concentrate on current trends.

What cannot be exported from the Middle Kingdom

And, of course, there are a number of goods that, no matter how much you would like, cannot be exported. It probably goes without saying that their list includes drugs, pornographic materials, weapons or explosives. As a rule, ordinary tourists do not seek to bring precisely such “gifts” from China. But there are a number of souvenirs, the export of which may be problematic if you do not prepare in advance:

1. Many foods are prohibited. These include some fruits and vegetables, as well as lamb and beef. Of course, tourists often calmly transport fruit, but it’s better to be safe. There will be no questions about products in original packaging (instant noodles, packaged spices).
2. Exotic animals and plants. This rule applies to many countries, so you can’t just export some animal. If you need to transport, for example, seeds for floristic purposes, you must have documents for them - receipts or other statements of purchase.
3. Restrictions on the import of tobacco into the Russian Federation. You can export as much as you like from China, but import into Russia only up to 50 cigars, or 200 cigarettes. So there is an option - 250 grams of tobacco.
4. Restrictions on the import of alcohol into the Russian Federation. Similarly, as with tobacco, there are no restrictions on export, but you can bring home up to 3 liters without duty, and up to 5 with duty.

Another piece of advice for tourists traveling to China is that you shouldn’t be shy about bargaining. This is accepted in the markets, and you can save a lot of money.

After reading the materials in this article, every vacationer going to the Celestial Empire will know what gifts you can bring with you from China. So now you don’t have to limit yourself to magnets or figurines.

Fruits and food

Women, being more practical, try to bring some products from China that are either not available in their homeland, or their prices are very favorable here.

Among them:

• black rice (from 50 rubles per 1 kg);

  

• coconut sugar (from 80 rubles per 1 kg);
• Chinese flatbreads (from 40 rubles for 1 piece);
• rice noodles (from 60 rubles per 1 kg);
• Chinese rice vodka (from 300 rubles for 0.5 l).

Fruit lovers should definitely bring the most expensive and delicious fruit - durian, rich in creamy and nutty flavor (from 1000 rubles per 1 kg).

You can bring Durian from China as a gift in your personal car. You won't be allowed on a bus or plane with him.

True, it has one peculiarity - an unpleasant pungent odor, so you need to pay attention to its careful packaging. This fruit is not allowed into public places for the same fetid reason.

There are also many other fruits here:

• physalis;
• green apricots;
• mango;
• kiwi;
• peaches;
• jackfruit.

It is recommended to bring home only those that do not spoil quickly and are able to maintain their freshness and taste. For example, mango. It is not recommended to bring fruit as a gift due to its perishable properties.

Exotic lovers should buy chicken feet. This is a favorite dish in China. Sold smoked, dried, salted. There are also many dried snakes, scorpions and glazed turtles. An unusual purchase would be sweets with meat, wrapped in a label with a picture of a cow (can be confused with our “Cow”).