Beijing (北京)
imperial crafts, famous teas and century-old shops
View guideWhat to Buy in China
Honest buying guides for tourists: what to buy, what to pay, and where to find it.
Visiting China and wondering what's actually worth buying? We cut through the tourist-trap gift shops to find the teas, gadgets, beauty products, and crafts that are genuinely better or cheaper here — with honest price anchors so you know a fair deal when you see one.
Start with a category guide, check our China-vs-home price comparisons, and shop with confidence.
- 15,000+ tax-refund stores across China (approx., 2026)
- 356 product categories eligible for departure tax refund (approx.)
- 8 city shopping guides in this edition
Browse by City
Every city has its specialties. Pick yours and see the top 10 must-buys, the best markets and malls, and tax refund notes.
Shanghai (上海)
old-brand snacks, qipao tailoring and art-deco elegance
View guideShenzhen (深圳)
gadgets, drones and Huaqiangbei electronics heaven
View guideGuangzhou (广州)
Cantonese pastries, herbal teas and Lingnan crafts
View guideChengdu (成都)
panda souvenirs, Shu embroidery and fiery Sichuan flavors
View guideXi'an (西安)
terracotta replicas, Silk Road crafts and Tang-dynasty treasures
View guideHangzhou (杭州)
Longjing tea, silk and West Lake elegance
View guideChongqing (重庆)
hotpot flavors, mountain-city crafts and Hongyadong nights
View guideBrowse by Category
Know what you want but not where to find it? Start with the category.