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From Beijing tea shops to Hangzhou silk: specific places, Chinese address cards and a manageable plan for your day.
8 cities · 32 researched stops · Updated 16 September 2026
Shanghai
Independent design, specialist tea and museum gifts.
4 shopping stops · Read guide ↗北京Beijing
Jasmine tea, silk, books and the tools of calligraphy.
4 shopping stops · Read guide ↗深圳Shenzhen
Hands-on technology, independent books and electronics markets.
4 shopping stops · Read guide ↗广州Guangzhou
Xiguan paper gifts and pastries, with contemporary retail in Tianhe.
4 shopping stops · Read guide ↗成都Chengdu
Tea, books, collection-inspired gifts and a compact central shopping area.
4 shopping stops · Read guide ↗杭州Hangzhou
Longjing tea, silk, folding fans and copper craft.
4 shopping stops · Read guide ↗苏州Suzhou
Silk, sandalwood fans, museum design and traditional sweets.
4 shopping stops · Read guide ↗西安Xi’an
Calligraphy materials, museum design and contemporary Chinese craft.
4 shopping stops · Read guide ↗Start with one thing you want to bring home.
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These guides are based on linked public sources, not personal store visits or live stock checks. Check opening hours and the exact branch before setting off. Our shopping checklist covers useful phrases, receipts and questions to ask.