FAQ - About Entertainment / Shopping
Entertainment / Shopping
- What are the good buys in China?
- Are there any entertainments we can go and entertain in each city or area, especially during the night time?
- Can I use my credit card to pay for the things I have bought?
- What are shopping tips?
- I notice that in some of your package tours, Peking Opera in Beijing & Tang Dynasty Show in Xi’an are included, can you give us some advice on what to wear for these occasions?
- Will we have a chance to shop for souvenirs during our tour in China?
Can you give me some recommendations on what to buy?
Silk, tea, antiques, paintings, and calligraphy make excellent souvenirs as they embody the essence of Chinese culture; traditional handicrafts such as cloisonné, paper cuttings, jade, pearls, and replicas of terra-cotta horses and warriors are also highly recommended.
Are there any entertainments we can go and entertain in each city or area, especially during the night time?
China is a vast country with a rich history and diverse culture, offering different attractions and experiences in various regions, including entertainment. For instance, in Beijing you can enjoy the Peking Opera, in Xi’an the Tang Dynasty Show, in Shanghai a Huangpu River night cruise and an acrobatic performance, while in Guilin and Kunming you can experience minority cultural shows.
Can I use my credit card to pay for the things I have bought?
In friendship stores or major department stores in large cities, you can pay with international credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diner’s Club, Million Card, Federal Card, and Japan’s JCB card.
What are shopping tips?
Travelers looking for unique souvenirs for relatives or friends may consider the following items:
Beijing: Jade, Peking Opera masks
Xi’an: Terracotta Army replicas, shadow puppets
Shanghai: Cheongsam, jade carvings
Suzhou: Silk
Hangzhou: Dragon Well Tea
Huangshan: The Four Treasures of the Study
Chengdu: Panda dolls, Shu embroidery
Guilin: Landscape paintings, pearls
Yunnan: Pu’er tea, ethnic crafts, silverware
Tibet: Thangka paintings, handicrafts
Hong Kong: Luxury brands, electronics, cosmetics
Additional shopping tips:
Bargaining is possible with street vendors, but not in shopping malls.
Consult your tour guide before making major purchases.
Do not take any items that require permits without authorization.
Keep receipts or documents when buying valuable antiques.
Credit cards are generally accepted only in large department stores.
Consider your luggage weight when buying heavy items.
I notice that in some of your package tours, Peking Opera in Beijing & Tang Dynasty Show in Xi'an are included, can you give us some advice on what to wear for these occasions?
For these occasions, dressing up is usually unnecessary—you can simply wear casual clothes as you would during the tour. However, if you bring along formal attire and prefer to dress up, that is also perfectly fine.
Will we have a chance to shop for souvenirs during our tour in China?
Yes, you will have opportunities to buy souvenirs while traveling in China. You can shop in department stores, friendship stores, or open markets, and at times, our tour guides may also take you to factories or workshops where local specialties are made and sold.
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