Tianjin
Ancient Culture Street is stuffed with vendors flogging Chinese calligraphy, paintings, tea sets, paper cuts, clay figurines, chops and goods from all…
Must-see shopping in China
Beijing
Treat your feet to a pair of hand-stitched cloth shoes from this time-honoured Beijing shop dating back to 1853. From the plain slip-ons favoured by…
Hong Kong
The flagship store for Hong Kong's Carroll & Chan brand of candles and diffusers sells gift-worthy products like ecofriendly beeswax candles, paper lotus…
Hong Kong
The Armoury can help any man look like a dapper gentleman – the elegant shop is a specialist in refined menswear sourced globally. You can choose from…
Hong Kong
This sumptuous store specialises in Chinese men’s jackets and silk dresses for women, both off-the-rack and made-to-measure. A gorgeous sequinned gown…
Hong Kong
The funkiest of Hong Kong's new generation of tailoring stores, Cuffs offers fashion-forward fabrics and custom-makes not only suits, shirts and tuxes,…
Xi'an
This narrow alley running north of the Great Mosque is a great central stop for souvenirs. With vocal vendors, bargaining is a way of life here. You'll…
Hong Kong
In an area spoilt for choice with independent fashion, this contemporary Hong Kong brand stands out with its wearable clothing and reasonable prices…
Queen’s Road West Incense Shops
Hong Kong
At 136–150 Queen's Rd West, there are shops selling incense and paper offerings for the dead. The latter are burned to propitiate departed souls and the…
Hong Kong
This Běijīng import brings traditional Chinese culture to life in the form of handmade polymer clay and cloth figurines – and it's actually a lot cooler…
Hong Kong
This attractive shop carries stylish, multifunctional urbanwear and accessories with European and Japanese influences. The clothes are created by local…
Macau
A small delicatessen selling Portuguese gin, including 'the world's first' red gin and liquor in pastéis de nata (egg tart) flavour. This is also the…
Hong Kong
Ever wondered what happens to all the abalone shells thrown out by Hong Kong's restaurants? Some of them end up here, reimagined as beautiful pendants,…
Hong Kong
This shop with a three-storey, museum-like showroom is run by Daniel Chan, the third generation of a family that’s been in the business for 70 years. Chan…
Beijing
In a historical area marred by overzealous redevelopment, the shiny new Beijing Fun complex at least preserves several fine Qing-era buildings within an…
Guangzhou
The magpie owners here have accumulated all manner of treasures (OK, and plenty of tat), displayed in the grand surrounds of a former concession-era…
Shanghai
This incredibly glam and glitzy six-storey mall beneath the Cesar Pelli–designed twin towers of the Shanghai International Finance Center hosts a swish…
Hong Kong
Giordano Ladies is a midrange Hong Kong brand that channels a Scandi-chic aesthetic with graceful clothing in a neutral palette. Its offering is a lot…
Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute
Yunnan
Even if you're not in the market for handmade embroidery it's worth stopping by the institute, which is an active centre for teaching traditional Naxi…
Macau
Right in the heart of Macau's historic district, this two-storey bookshop carries both English and Portuguese titles, including some hard-to-find Macanese…
Lhasa
This bazaar-like area in the old town has the widest selection of dried fruit and nuts (imported from Xinjiang) and is the place to buy such Tibetan…
Lhasa
The souvenir stalls that once clogged the Barkhor Circuit were shepherded a couple of years ago into this three-storey concrete building with a Tibetan…
Hong Kong
This shop, which has been around since 1955, is testament to just how much tea there is in China. From unfermented to fully fermented, and everything in…
Beijing
Newer branch of Beijing's British-run, iconic streetwear brand selling T-shirts, hoodies, socks and tote bags emblazoned with conceptual pop art…
Macau
Vintage overalls, biker jackets, classic twin sets and sheer dressing gowns – you'll find them here behind (very heavy) foldable yellow gates. The…
Hong Kong
An eclectic hoarder's den of European and Asian collectibles including plenty of local Hong Kong ephemera. Old photos, ad posters, Happy Valley race cards…
Tianjin
This cutesy second-hand shop is an Aladdin's Cave of vintage China knickknacks, from communist-era match boxes and university lapel pins to 1980s…
Hong Kong
This 3rd-floor gallery showcases playful ceramic objects made by local ceramic artists and artisans from the mainland and overseas. The lovely pieces…
Macau
Accomplished artist and former director of the Museum of Macau, Antonio Conceição Junior designs swords inspired by his city, Chinese and European…
Hong Kong
This is one of the nicest shops in the city for folk craft, and one of the most reasonably priced for vintage Asian artefacts. It’s piled with bolts of…
Hong Kong
Located on a slope between Upper Lascar Row and Hollywood Rd, this tiny, friendly shop specialises in ceramics and is crammed with sculptures and other…
Kashgar
Most carpet dealers display their wares at the Market pavilion. The rugs here are made of everything from silk to synthetics and finding traditional…
Hong Kong
Founded by a scholar in Hong Kong art, this small gallery is one of very few that represents only local artists. It hosts six to eight exhibitions a year…
Shanghai
Excellent supermarket with rows crammed full of imported goodies. Whether you're craving some Weetabix cereal, a pop tart or an international newspaper or…
Qingdao
‘Antiques’ and handicrafts are sold on the street in front of a tidy row of concession architecture north of Old Town. The most vendors come out on…
Macau
A homey children's bookstore that favours creative, illustration-oriented titles, poetry, and books promoting social and gender equality for…
Macau
'The Portuguese Corner', opened by a film director and actress, has a small but well-curated selection of provisions such as tableware, soap and honey,…
Chengdu
Outdoor clothing and camping equipment are a brisk business in Chengdu, as many people head from here to Tibet or the western mountains. Quality varies…
Shanghai
You'll find gorgeous vibrant-coloured ceramics, cloisonné and lacquer, in pieces that celebrate traditional Chinese forms while adding a modern and deco…
Lijiang
A market selling produce, dry goods and occasionally livestock. If you're looking for a slice of old Lijiang this is where you’ll find it, and if you're…
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