Eight cities. A better plan for each.
Choose the city you are visiting. Go beyond the free introduction with more places, decisions worth making before you pay, and shopping routes you can adapt to your budget.
8 complete city editions · 18 pages each · English with Chinese address cards · September 2026
Eight complete city guides are available for US$19 each. Read a free four-page preview before buying.
Choose design, tea and gifts with a Shanghai connection.
Compare clothing, tea and small design gifts with clear questions about makers, materials and use. Keep each shopping area a deliberate choice.
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See contents & free preview ↗Bring home tea, silk or something made for writing.
Plan a focused browse for jasmine tea, silk and calligraphy supplies. Check the exact branch, the materials and any tailoring or inscription arrangements.
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See contents & free preview ↗Test the exact device before it goes in your bag.
Compare equipment by model, compatibility and service terms. Distinguish a brand showroom from individual market sellers, and leave time to test your purchase.
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See contents & free preview ↗Match Cantonese food gifts to the journey ahead.
Pair illustrated gifts and Cantonese pastries in Xiguan, or choose a separate modern retail outing. Check food labels, storage and how much you can carry.
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See contents & free preview ↗Choose tea by taste and gifts by what you will use.
Combine tea, books and design around the central shopping area, or plan a separate museum visit. Compare growing origin, brewing needs and the actual materials.
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See contents & free preview ↗Compare Longjing, silk and craft beyond the gift box.
Choose tea by its labelled origin, silk by composition and fans by construction. Give the lake, tea villages and craft shops their own travel time.
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See contents & free preview ↗Look closely at silk, fan ribs and the food label.
Compare textiles and fans through their materials and technique. Pair old-town stops, keep fresh sweets for the end, and give Jinji Lake a separate outing.
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See contents & free preview ↗Choose writing tools and clearly described reproductions.
Buy practical calligraphy supplies or collection-inspired gifts with clear materials and production details. Agree on commissioned work before it begins.
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See contents & free preview ↗A clear step beyond the free guide
The free pages stay free. The complete PDF adds choices, context and tools for the actual shopping day.
| What you get, per city | Free city guide | Complete Field Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Places to shop | 4 researched starting points | 8 stop cards: 4 expanded + 4 additional |
| Choosing what is worth your time | What to look for and basic buying checks | Fit / skip decision board, purchase comparisons and recipient-matched gifts |
| Planning an outing | Introductory route suggestions | 3 plans with spending allocations, priorities, alternatives and a stop to cut |
| Using it in shops | Chinese addresses and general shopping phrases | Address cards, 8 bilingual shopping questions tailored to the city, comparison worksheet and packing record |
| Taking it with you | Website + browser printing | 18-page PDF to save offline and keep; source links need internet |
| Tax-refund and customs basics | Always free | Links to the same free explainers |
Each preview contains four actual pages: the cover, all eight stops on the decision board, one complete route and one additional stop card. It is an excerpt from an already prepared 18-page edition.
Our guides are independently researched from linked public sources. They are not first-hand shop reviews, live stock lists or promises of a cheaper price. Store details should be confirmed before a special trip.
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