Beijing
A touristy branch of the 150-year-old Ruifuxiang Silk store, where you can buy scarves, shawls, slippers, hats and Chinese-style clothing. Prices, which…
Must-see shopping in China
Hangzhou
One of a number of slick, modern shopping malls to pop up close to the West Lake. Find the usual high-street and international brands here. There are a…
Jiangxi
This multistorey shopping centre, specialising entirely in porcelain, isn't as pleasant a place to shop for ceramics as the Sculpture Factory, but it sure…
Qinghai
This Tibetan traditional handmade clothing shop sells a lovely range of tops, shirts and full-length Tibetan coats. Prices range from ¥200 for a shirt to …
Hongqiao International Pearl City
Shanghai
Popular with expats, the 2nd floor of this market has a selection of freshwater and saltwater pearls that is worth a browse. There’s a relaxed atmosphere…
Macau
In a gritty working-class neighbourhood, this shop/gallery/exhibition space showcases Macau designers. Look out for handmade ceramics, leather bags,…
Inner Mongolia
Opposite Dà Zhào monastery, this Qing-era-look street is packed with stalls selling Mongolian tat, jade and Buddhist and Mao memorabilia.
Hong Kong
Britain’s Harvey Nichols has brought its diverse, profuse and on-the-pulse range of couture and smart street fashions to Hong Kong, occupying four floors…
Kunming
Good spot for novels and a selection of travel writing in English and other languages, as well as books on Yunnan itself and a small selection of maps of…
Guangzhou
More for oolong aficionados than casual browsers, this is a wholesale area spanning block after block of tea shops, along with entire malls selling leaves…
Beijing
One of a handful of hip stores along Wudaoying Hutong specialising in Chinese vintage homewares, together with secondhand apparel and handbags, sourced…
Hong Kong
Buy a handset, unlock your phone or buy a SIM. Nearby, there are a couple of more general electronics stores selling everything from memory cards to…
Dunhuang
This particularly elegant and top-end shop in the Shazhou Night Market area sells tea, dates and ceramics as well as other local produce. Good for gift…
Temple of the Eight Immortals Antique Market
Xi'an
A small antique market sells its wares by the Temple of the Eight Immortals on Sunday and Wednesday mornings.
Hong Kong
Wu Lai-fan’s very wearable dresses are a clever mix of vintage-style fabric and 1980s silhouettes. The shop also carries some of her own designs.
Beijing
Taiwanese bicycle brand Giant stocks a decent range of bikes starting at around ¥1000, as well as accessories like helmets, locks and baby seats.
Hong Kong
Another flash shopping mall, part of the Landmark group, with a slightly more eclectic collection of shops than you'll find in the main Landmark.
Kashgar
Ahmed and his son run this Old Town carpet shop, offering a good selection of antique and new carpets from across Central Asia.
Hong Kong
This basement shop has a vast selection of English-language books and magazines, covering everything from business to cooking.
Nanjing
There's a big collection of hardback and paperback novels on the 2nd floor, where there's also a small and very quiet cafe.
Guangzhou
You'll find hundreds of bargain-basement microelectronics retailers in shops and malls straddling this part of Tianhe Lu.
Macau
A bicycle shop where you can get your wheels repaired, buy parts and even a brand new bike should you need one.
Gansu
You can hardly miss this simply colossal mall which has everything you might need, as well as fast food.
Henan
This crowded warren of clothes and food stalls in the block northeast of February 7 Sq is not a bad place to stock up on socks, undies and T-shirts,…
Wuhan
This restored strip of concession-era architecture is one of Wuhan's prominent outdoor dining and shopping areas. There are a few Chinese restaurants here…
Hong Kong
The rabbit warren of tiny shops in this '80s-style shopping arcade caters to the needs of the Filipino domestic helpers working in Hong Kong, who, on…
Hong Kong
The staff who run this business can help find almost anything you're looking for... Tang figurines, tricoloured ancient pottery, porcelain from the Ming…
Beijing
Philatelists might get a kick from rummaging through this stock of Chinese postage stamps (邮票; yóupiào). Ask the boss if you want to view any from the…
Shenzhen
Though more upscale than the much older Luohu Commercial City one station away, this mall lacks the polish of those in Futian District such as Coco Park.
Beijing
Online shopping has put the knife into bricks-and-mortar electronics malls, but this one is still clinging on, offering multiple floors of laptops,…
Macau
Vintage toys, household items from the 1980s, witty retro-style stationery, and handmade earrings from Macau and Hong Kong. The cafe here serves coffee…
Sichuan
At the foot of the square just inside the old town's North Gate, this supermarket is the best place in town to stock up on food for trips into the…
Hong Kong
With over 60 outlets in Hong Kong, City Chain has a wristwatch for almost every whim, look and occasion, ranging from the dressy to the downright sporty.
Shanghai
For a quality range of oil paints and other art supplies, come to this well-stocked outlet at M50.
Kashgar
An excellent choice of Turkish and Central Asian goods underneath the Id Kah plaza.
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