www.china-shops.com http://www.china-shops.com Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Tips for Chinese Shopping http://www.china-shops.com/2012/05/15/tips-for-chinese-shopping/ http://www.china-shops.com/2012/05/15/tips-for-chinese-shopping/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.china-shops.com/?p=11 If you’re planning a trip to China you’ve got to look forward to the shopping! Set your ADT security Notre Dame alarm, talk to the newspaper delivery guy and get readyyou’re in for the shopping of a lifetime. Here are a few tips:
Get Ready to Haggle: Chinese shopping isn’t like it is here in America. You’re likely never expected to pay sticker price and can sometimes end up paying less than 10 of the original price! Don’t be afraid to get a better price!
Check for Authenticity: Be aware that good in China are notorious for being fake – check anything name brand back to front to see if it’s real and if in doubt, turn the other way. If you’re looking for a fake that’s fine, too, but don’t pay anywhere near what the original price is listed at.
Carry Cash: Not only do you not want to risk using your credit card in some of the seedier areas of China, many retailers don’t take them anyway. Unless you’re in Beijing or Shanghai you’re going to need to have cash to get some shopping done.

]]> http://www.china-shops.com/2012/05/15/tips-for-chinese-shopping/feed/ 0 Where To Shop For Chinese Lanterns In China http://www.china-shops.com/2011/09/27/where-to-shop-for-chinese-lanterns-in-china/ http://www.china-shops.com/2011/09/27/where-to-shop-for-chinese-lanterns-in-china/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.china-shops.com/?p=10 Shopping is one of the most favorite hobbies to do by citizens and tourists in China. It’s especially more popular for tourists because there are so many unique cultural items that have more quality than the Chinese items sold in other countries. One of the most popular items that is sold in America and widely spread in China is chinese lanterns. You can find them at home in malls but they won’t be quite as unique or as meaningful as when you purchase them in China. And there are plenty of oppurtunities to buy them while you’re over there.Didn-t catch that? This explains it.

China is full of popular cities that are great for shopping. Hong Kong of course happens to be one of the most happening cities over there. Others to follow would be Shenzhen and Taipei. When you’re in the cities, you will notice that as you walk down the road, there are lots of shops and vendors that are outside that have everything you can ever think of buying. You will surely find chinese lanterns by a selling vendor outside of a shop.

Like a mall, they also have indoor shopping strips that are popular in places like train stations and outside of train stations.

]]> http://www.china-shops.com/2011/09/27/where-to-shop-for-chinese-lanterns-in-china/feed/ 0 The Best Malls In China To Shop Within http://www.china-shops.com/2011/09/25/the-best-malls-in-china-to-shop-within/ http://www.china-shops.com/2011/09/25/the-best-malls-in-china-to-shop-within/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.china-shops.com/?p=9 The best shopping mall in China is the South China Mall. this is a mall that is the largest in the world, ever since 2005. It is around 7.1 million square feet and the total area is 900,000 square meters. There are around 1,500 stores that can be leased, or have been leased. The best part about this mall is the way it was made. It was modeled on international cities so there are different regions and zones. For example, one zone will be Paris (or France). In this zone anything that is made by a famous French designer or designing company will be present. The same goes for the Italian, English, United States and Egyptian Zones. This is an amazing way to shop and it is a great feeling when you enter this mall. However, there are a lot of empty stores as it is not the best location.

There are other great malls in Shanghai and Beijing as well. Most of these shopping complexes have many designer shops in one areas so you do not even have to go very far to get all the great things you want to buy. That is why visiting Chinese cities is so great, you can almost buy anything you want!

]]> http://www.china-shops.com/2011/09/25/the-best-malls-in-china-to-shop-within/feed/ 0 Useful Tips For Shopping In China http://www.china-shops.com/2011/09/23/useful-tips-for-shopping-in-china/ http://www.china-shops.com/2011/09/23/useful-tips-for-shopping-in-china/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.china-shops.com/?p=8 If you are a traveler and ever get a chance to visit or shop in China, you will be amazed at all the merchandise to feast your eyes on. Before purchasing any items however, you should take a brief overview of some friendly tips and reminders listed below.

-It is best to buy your items from major retailers or well-know specialty shops throughout each country (Beijing, Xian, or Guilin). Also, make sure to closely examine any merchandise you intend on purchasing to guarantee authenticity. For example, researching and verify the product with a smartphone or tablet device can aid you into making a better decision.

-Make sure to ask informative questions about what you are purchasing, and also find out if seller will offer a better price. Some merchants are willing to negotiate a reasonable price for goods.

-Visit different areas or countries and find out what best interest you. For example, Xian is the home to antiques; Beijing is home to Jade and Ivory carving, while Hong Kong offers a famous “Well Tea’, and Guilin has its “Three-flower Liquor’.

Those are just a few wise tips to aid you while visiting the wonderful China. We hope you have a fun and exciting experience!

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When you are shopping for a dress always bring someone with you that will be brutally honest with you on the fit and style of the dress. If it it looks unflattering any where you need someone who is going to tell you so. When shopping in China there are a variety of boutiques you can shop in for wedding gowns. How to shop for dresses remains fairly universal world wide. You find a slight difference in style of the traditional gown. Many cultures including China also use traditional garments for wedding ceremony so the amount of boutiques offering gowns will be less. Keeping that in mind you are still able to find many different options for the dress of your dreams.If you like what you see, keep going: Fashionable Mother of The Bride Dresses

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