All Chinese people love to eat, and the quantity plays almost no role, but variety is important first of all. You will now be surprised by our advice, but it is worth buying instant noodles first of all. We call it Rolton and Doshirak “homeless bags”, but in China everyone eats it. There is simply an abyss between our such noodles and Chinese in terms of quality and taste. It is better to buy this product in a supermarket (see photo).
Any food product in China is necessarily sold in a beautiful package, manufacturers do not spare money for this. In the picture on the right you see a package with six types of nuts, and this is not a gift package, but quite everyday.
If you wish, you can also find exotic products - snake meat, frog legs and the like. We recommend our article about the famous food market in Beijing on , where we have published several videos in which you will see hundreds of different dishes.
Sweets in China are especially varied, but you need to be careful with them. Of course, they are not dangerous for health, it's just that the taste for Russians is often unusual. We recommend buying them where you can taste at least a piece first, you are sure to find something that you will absolutely love.
If you want to buy something very colorful, we recommend Chinese vodka or wine. About them, read our main article on. Beautiful Chinese sticks are also a great souvenir, read about them in detail at.
Spices
A very interesting topic for conversation. There are a lot of spices in China, and choosing something can be problematic. The most popular option among tourists is to buy mixtures of several seasonings. The photo on the left shows what it looks like.
An indelible impression is made by Chinese cinnamon. Outwardly and in taste, it does not differ from ours, but the smell! The smell is 10 times stronger. If, God forbid, during cooking you spill the entire bag shown in the photo, then you will have to ventilate the kitchen for a whole day or longer.
Spices in China have an indicator on the packaging that is even difficult to name in Russian. Perhaps the most suitable words are "vigor" or "zaboristost". This is evaluated on a five-point scale. In our case, this is 3 points. See photo gallery below. In the same place on the packaging you can see the composition, however, in English.
What to bring from China is a common question tourists visiting China for the first time. In this country, you can find absolutely everything - from a fur coat and expensive equipment to a magnet from Brazil or an Australian bell. In China, the choice can be very wide, which is why tourists devote a lot of time to shopping here.
For myself
Often, not only souvenirs for friends and family are brought from China, but also things for themselves, as well as goods for sale. How to navigate this grandiose world fair? What really deserves attention, and what can you safely pass by? Is it possible to find something unique in China?
In this mysterious Asian country, there are many specific unique goods that are either not sold outside of it or have space price tags. Also in China, you can save a lot by buying something that you have long wanted to buy.
1. Unique fabrics
Often, natural fabrics and clothes made from them are often brought from China. Fortunately, they cost a penny there. The famous Chinese silks are the most popular. High quality, smooth texture, interesting bright patterns - from such a fabric you can sew any designer item to order or on your own.
Another woven fabric worth paying attention to is nanka (aka nanjing). Natural cotton fabric, characterized by very high strength, hygiene and environmental friendliness. And the nanke keeps its shape very well.
2. Clothes and shoes
It is profitable to buy almost any thing in China. However, you need to carefully monitor the quality of things, because often from such an abundance of goods, buyers lose their vigilance and already at home they find an obvious marriage. First of all, it is worth checking the seams, the integrity and symmetry of the product.
Often tourists buy fur coats and leather items in China. They are really cheap and there are plenty to choose from. There are even entire “fur coat” and “leather” shopping centers.
3. Miracle cures
For many centuries, Chinese medicine has been highly valued. Therefore, there is nothing strange in the fact that travelers tend to replenish their first-aid kits in China or buy something from cosmetics.
Very popular are:
- Preparations based on snake venom - they perfectly heal wounds and warm up the joints;
- "Chinese brilliant green" - a tiger balm for all ailments, which helps with a runny nose, repels insects, relieves itching from their bites, removes a headache;
- Sedatives - mixtures of herbs, the recipes of which are passed down from generation to generation;
- Cosmetics: Lots of great skin and hair care lines. All cosmetics are made only from natural ingredients, many lines are based on tea.
For sale
For sale, it is best to purchase things that are:
- compact;
- liquid;
- money intensive.
1. Electrical appliances and gadgets
In China, both global brands and local brands are represented. Phones, automotive devices, tablets and laptops, home appliances. Apple products stand apart. Apple has almost completely transferred production to the Middle Kingdom, so guests of China have the opportunity to purchase fashionable technical innovations of excellent quality at a very pleasant price.
Recently, 3D printers have been in high demand.
Here you can find everything - from classic gadgets to completely unique gizmos. Headphones, flash drives, fitness bracelets, cases for mobile devices, virtual glasses, amazing projector bracelets for smartphones and much more. This category is almost win-win - such products will definitely find their buyer.
2. Fashion accessories
Sunglasses, belts, watches, jewelry, bags. The risk in this category is that much depends on taste, so it is better to bring accessories to order. In China, there are a huge number of replicas of famous brands. They vary greatly in quality - from almost identical to the original to outright fakes.
3. Children's toys
Surprisingly, Chinese toys for the Chinese are very high quality and interesting. They are very different from similar products that are exported. The only negative is that interactive versions broadcast in Chinese. But, for example, for a child under one year old, it is not very important in what language a cheerful perky song is sung to him.
Particular attention should be paid to:
- musical toys;
- constructors;
- analogues of well-known series ("Little Pony", "Poly Robocar", "Paw Patrol", "Frozen" and many others).
It is these toys that, as a rule, are quite expensive in Russia, and parents cannot refuse a child.
As a gift
In China, you can find excellent gifts - sophisticated, made with great taste and true Asian patience. But it is not easy to buy such unique works, there are many clumsy and nondescript copies on the market.
1. Jewelry with local flavor
The Chinese are very fond of jade. Therefore, in any city and settlement you can buy jewelry from this expensive stone. Be careful, often unscrupulous sellers give out glass or quartz for delicate jade.
In addition, this is a very symbolic gift. Jade means power and immortality. If brooches, pendants, bracelets and vases seem commonplace, you can purchase a jade talisman.
And, of course, what is China without pearls? Amazing filigree pearl jewelry - both men's and women's. However, there are many fakes here too. The best way to check pearls is by the tooth. A true pearl is rough, as if sprinkled with fine sand, and a fake is smooth as glass. If you disdain to check with your teeth, scratch with your fingernail.
There are a lot of pearls on the island of Hainan. It was local pearls that adorned the imperial Chinese palaces.
2. Chinese porcelain
Perhaps this is one of the most recognizable brands in the country. Thin, graceful with a unique painting. Usually they buy vases, tea sets, dishes, caskets as a gift. Porcelain figurines are very popular.
The most recognizable is white and blue, from the Ming Dynasty. Such porcelain can be purchased in antique shops. However, if you are not a particular connoisseur of porcelain, there are many cheaper analogues in ordinary souvenir tents.
3. Tea for every taste
Tea from China is brought by 90% of tourists. This is a budget version of the present, which has a national flavor and is known for its good quality. You can find absolutely any tea in China: black, red, green, white, oolong, pu-erh. We can say that the whole of China is one big tea shop.
The best are:
- Da Hong Pao;
- Taiping Houkui;
- Keemun;
- Tie Guan Yin.
You need to buy them only in specialized stores.
colorful souvenirs
Pleases tourists and an interesting selection of small souvenirs that could remind at home.
1. Chinese painting
An excellent acquisition will be the work of local painters. They work in a very peculiar, easily recognizable manner.
Painting in China is acquired in the form of:
- images on paper
- embroidery,
- drawings on silk.
It can be calligraphy, recognizable and simply beautiful landscapes, images of people in national costumes. L lovers of painting can also bring original brushes for calligraphy
2. Fans - from small to large
Another symbol of China carried through the centuries is a fan. It is difficult to leave here without a fan - there are so many of them and they are so different that at least one, but you will definitely like it. Moreover, along with compact pocket options, you can purchase huge wall-mounted copies.
Fans differ not only in pattern, color, size, but also in material. Silk, ivory, bamboo, jade, sandalwood and even porcelain - for so many centuries, the Chinese have learned to make this accessory from absolutely any material.
3. Kite
A real Chinese kite will be a wonderful present for children. The first snakes appeared here in the 2nd century BC. e. Initially, they were used exclusively for scientific purposes. Now it's great fun. Bright, colorful, bewitching - such a kite can only be brought from China.
Edible gifts
There are many national dishes and drinks in China, some of which can be used as a souvenir.
1. Mysterious mushroom muer
It is a tree fungus very popular in Asia and known for its medicinal properties. Actively used in cooking. In terms of protein content, it is equivalent to meat, while it is a very dietary product.
2. Chinese alcoholic drinks
The most popular alcohol in the country is baijiu, a drink made from cereals with a strength of up to 70 degrees. This is the closest Chinese alcoholic drink with a specific smell to our vodka.
The elite variety of baijiu is maotai. Rice vodka with a strength of up to 53 degrees. This is a relatively thick drink with a pleasant, light taste for such a strength.
If you want to surprise your friends, bring snake vodka. This alcoholic drink, unusual for us, is infused with snakes and spices. A very exotic souvenir, popular in China and neighboring countries - Thailand and.
3. Fruit platter
Local fruits will be a useful and tasty present. Mango, dragon fruit and papaya are best for a gift. Often fruits are brought from Sanya. If you are afraid not to deliver fresh, you can purchase a candied or dried version.
China is one of the most attractive countries in the Far East. Besides the fact that the country is famous for its cheap goods, it attracts tourists with a rich culture. What do tourists bring from China? Here you can find many exotic things and a huge variety of traditional souvenirs, saturated with the atmosphere of the Celestial Empire and reflecting the traditions of the eastern country.
Alcohol
maotai
The most popular alcoholic drink in China is maotai. This is a traditional rice vodka with a thick consistency, with a yellowish tinge and a pleasant taste, with a strength of 35 to 53 degrees. It is produced by Kweichow Moutai Company, which is located in Guizhou province. Maotai appeared on sale quite recently and refers to expensive alcoholic beverages.
Yaojiu
Healing tinctures of yaojiu include such unusual ingredients as ginseng root, mushrooms, berries, ants and snakes. Depending on the composition, the drink can have different properties and be used in the treatment of various diseases. The most popular tinctures "Feeding life", to improve tone and well-being.
Fan
In China, you can buy both a pocket accessory and a large wall fan. They are made from bamboo, silk, jade, ivory, porcelain, sandalwood. Depending on the design, color and location, this accessory symbolizes various benefits: it brings good luck, improves health or financial situation.
Umbrella
The umbrella was invented in ancient China. Today, here you can buy traditional-style accessories depicting girls in national costumes or with hieroglyphs. Umbrellas are made from nylon, silk, plastic, and even oiled paper. Material that is afraid of water is varnished or waxed. The fabric is stretched over bamboo or mulberry needles.
jade products
Jade in China symbolizes power and immortality. Since ancient times, it has been used to make seals of the emperor, to build sarcophagi and mythological animals guarding the imperial palaces. The famous six-meter Buddha statue in Shanghai was made of jade. The most popular among tourists are talismans, pendants, bracelets, brooches, as well as bowls, figurines and vases made from this magical stone.
Paintings
Local artists have an original and amazing manner. Pictures in China are embroidered, painted on paper and silk. The subjects of the canvases can be varied, from calligraphy and depictions of people in traditional attire, to depictions of mountains, flowers and animals. For some unique specimens, you will have to pay generously.
Cosmetics and perfumery
Chinese cosmetics and perfumes are a successful combination of advanced technologies and ancient traditions of traditional medicine. Chinese cosmetics are made exclusively from natural ingredients (for example, seaweed, chamomile, ginseng root, St. John's wort, shark oil). The fragrant basis of most cosmetics and perfumes is tea. The most popular Chinese cosmetic companies are Bio Aqua, Angel Xuawei, Dong Gia, AFU, Herborist, Doctor Li.
coins
Perhaps the most popular souvenir from China are coins connected with a red ribbon. It is a Chinese symbol for attracting money and prosperity. The red ribbon symbolizes joy and good luck, the knot is the symbol of infinity. As a rule, a souvenir of 3 coins attracts wealth and should be placed under the rug on the threshold, 6 coins bring good luck and contribute to success in various matters.
National clothes
It is impossible to ignore the ethnic Chinese clothes - hanfu, made of flowing silk. Painted dresses, robes and shirts will be an excellent present from an eastern country.
In our time, the traditional clothing of Chinese women is qipao - a long narrow dress with high side slits.
sticks
For fans of Chinese cuisine, chopsticks will be a wonderful souvenir. They sell reusable and disposable sticks, simple and collectible. Hand-painted and signed copies are much more valuable. Sometimes, when visiting local restaurants, the administration of the establishment can give the guest chopsticks as a keepsake.
Traditional medicine preparations
What medicines to bring from China? The main treasure of the local folk medicine is donkey skin gelatin, antlers and ginseng. These three medicines are able to replenish vital energy and have a strengthening effect. In eastern China, you can buy medicinal herbs: lingzhi, Chinese gooseberries, chrysanthemums, bamboo shoots, ginger. The Chinese have long used pearls to maintain youthful skin, and medicines based on snake venom and shark liver oil.
Sweets
Candies with sesame seeds, candied fruits and vegetables, jellies in boxes, sweet gingerbread, cookies and cakes with the taste of mandarin, grapes, pumpkin, corn are sold in individual packages, which prolongs the shelf life of sweets in the humid climate of the country.
Spices
China has a very large selection of spices. More often tourists prefer to buy a mixture of several spices. Chinese cinnamon deserves special attention. Its taste and appearance is no different from the usual, but the smell is 10 times stronger. A full range of Chinese spices can be seen in food markets, but it is still better to buy them in supermarkets. What is typical on packages with spices in China is an indicator that can be translated into Russian as “vigorousness”, there you can also consider the composition in English.
figurines
You can bring figurines reflecting the traditions of China to friends and relatives. Among them you can meet a dragon that brings peace, tranquility and financial prosperity to the house, a lioness with a lion cub under her paw - as a symbol of motherhood and protection of children, Buddha figurines that give peace, tranquility and prudence. And if you want something national, then you should opt for a figurine of a geisha in a kimono and with an umbrella.
Porcelain
Local porcelain is the property of the country. Having been in China, it is impossible not to buy items made of thin, elegant weightless porcelain. Ming white and blue porcelain is perhaps the most recognizable in the country, sold in antique shops and art exhibitions. A more affordable option, you can buy at any souvenir shop. But in addition to dishes, in China, caskets, figurines, vases, and wall plates are made from porcelain.
Tea and tea ceremony set
What kind of tea to bring from China? Here you can buy tea of any kind - green, black, white, yellow, red, pu-erh, milk oolong. The best teas are recognized: Keemun, Da Hong Pao, Tie Guan Yin, Taiping Houkui. You should buy them in specialized stores.
In the homeland of tea, you can also purchase a set for a tea ceremony. The choice of tea sets is striking in its diversity: from clay, ceramics and porcelain for every taste and budget.
Silk
The most beautiful, durable and thin silk is woven in China. In addition to ready-to-wear, stylish ties, scarves and headbands, you can buy fabric cuts here. Silk products, as a rule, are decorated with original images of animals (tigers, dragons), landscapes and hieroglyphs. It is worth considering that natural silk is not a cheap pleasure, and in order not to run into a fake, you need to buy it in specialized places, for example, at the Silk Market.
Electronics and Gadgets
For cheap electronics, you should go to Hong Kong or Macau, because only there there is no VAT tax. In the rest of China, there is a VAT of 17%, which will not save money in any way. Hong Kong is called an electronic paradise, it has everything: mobile phones, tablets, computers, digital cameras, MP3 players and original fun gadgets at low prices.
Jewelry and bijouterie
Made of gold
Chinese gold is one of the highest quality in the world, so many local jewelry brands have received worldwide recognition. And Chinese jewelry looks very stylish and is of high quality.
From silver
Silver in China is marked with the highest 925 standard. Silver products correspond to the world standard quality and attract tourists with relatively low cost. Shops are full of beautiful silver jewelry. These products are valued for their unique oriental design with ethnic notes. The stones in such products are most often glass or artificial, so it is recommended to buy jewelry without stones or with certificates of authenticity.
From pearls
In China, you can buy beautiful pearls, because it is in the Celestial Empire that they are mined in the largest quantity. In stores you can find pearls of different colors: pink, bronze, silver - artificially grown. In order not to run into a fake, it is important to know that real pearls have incredible bouncing ability and, when rubbed, make a sound resembling teeth grinding. A large selection of pearl products can be found at the Pearl Market in Beijing.
From jade
In the East, jade is incredibly popular. It is believed that the talisman stone brings happiness, success, luck and wisdom. Jade necklaces, pendants, earrings, rings and other jewelry made of jade are a great gift option. They do not require special care and will last forever because jade is a very durable stone. Such jewelry has a greenish tint and is especially suitable for red-haired and green-eyed persons.
Cannot be exported
- weapons, ammunition, as well as their imitation;
- securities and counterfeit money;
- information on various media that contradicts the current political regime of the country;
- drugs, poisons and psychotropic drugs;
- products, things and medicines from areas with a dangerous epidemiological situation;
- animals (except cats and dogs).
China is one of the largest countries on the planet. It is not surprising that every day millions of people come and fly to its territory, on a business trip, for training, to visit relatives to spend unforgettable vacation days. The state of the Far East has established itself in the world as a place for cheap shopping, budget analogues of all famous brands: from jewelry to appliances and cars. But few people know about high-quality, factory and factory Chinese products. The Middle Kingdom is famous for its colorful history, cuisine, culture, which also influenced the formation of a commodity market for tourists. Among the assortment of things that merchants offer at every turn, it is difficult to decide what to bring from China as a gift. And now we will figure out which souvenirs will be really worthy and valuable.
What to bring from China for yourself
I want to pamper myself and bring something special, as well as necessary and practical, as a memory of the trip to the Great Country. Alcohol, spices and sweets will run out quickly, but the traditional ones: a fan, an umbrella, national clothes, paintings and small souvenirs will please you for a long time, reminding you of the trip.
Alcohol
An alcoholic drink called "Maotai" is popular among Chinese people. This is vodka on rice with a thick consistency, white-yellow color with a pleasant sweet aftertaste, the strength of which ranges from 35 to 63 degrees. This alcoholic elixir appeared quite recently, but has already become popular on the market, although it is not a budget acquisition.
Another series of unusual Yao-jiu tinctures is considered an original purchase, where the composition contains components unusual for us: ants, snakes, exotic mushrooms and berries. Depending on the components, the drink has different properties and, accordingly, its purpose.
Fan
The fan is not just a beautiful decorative, but also a practical thing. You can take several options: from a large accessory for the wall to small pocket ones that will come in handy on hot days. You will be offered products made of ivory, traditional silk, jade, sandalwood or bamboo. Depending on the material and color, the fan attracts good luck, finances, affects the emotional state, and maintains health. This present tourists massively bring home as a souvenir for themselves and their families.
Umbrella
China is the birthplace of umbrellas, it was here that the first copy was invented. By purchasing such a gift for yourself, you will definitely stand out in your homeland: the surface of national products is decorated with images of girls / women and hieroglyphs. There are many types on the market made of silk, nylon and oil-soaked paper sheets. Textiles are stretched on bamboo knitting needles or a frame made of mulberry wood.
Jade for the Chinese is a special stone. It has been a symbol of power and immortality since ancient times. Previously, stamps for imperial seals were made from it, sarcophagi of leaders were erected, and mythical creatures guarding the chambers of rulers were cut out. One of the most famous Buddha statues in Shanghai is made of similar material. It is not surprising that various jade jewelry, talismans, figurines and other household items are one of the best souvenirs that travelers buy and take home.
Paintings
You will find embroidered or painted panels on paper or silk in any size and technique: from budget to exclusive, antique and very expensive. The paintings depict architectural masterpieces immersed in cherry blossoms, Chinese in national dress, mountains, animals, or simply hieroglyphs with different meanings.
Cosmetics and perfumery
A distinctive feature of local cosmetics is their composition, which includes only natural and natural components (roots, leaves and flowers of plants, shark oil, marine flora, essential oils). All cosmetics are a successful combination of modern technologies and developments with ancient recipes and traditions. Fragrant perfumes will also remind you of distant China for many years to come. Most of them are based on tea.
coins
A variety of combinations of coins tied with red threads, decorated with knots and tassels is one of the most popular and bought souvenirs that you can bring from China. This is the main local symbol of well-being, where a bright-colored lace means good luck, and a knot means infinity. Three connected coins attract wealth if they are placed under the rug at the entrance to the house, and six - will lead to success in all matters.
National clothes
Chinese clothing is frilly and bright, dotted up and down with paintings on flowing silk. Bathrobes, shirts and dresses will be an original gift for yourself. Girls should pay attention to qipao - a fashionable modern dress, narrow cut, decorated with high slits on the sides. The combination of red textiles with golden viseruns looks beautiful.
sticks
Chinese cuisine has rapidly burst into the expanses of our state and has already managed to fall in love with many Russians. In our restaurants and cafes, we are given ordinary wooden sticks. Therefore, lovers of Chinese dishes simply need to purchase several exclusive options as a keepsake. You will find colored, painted, painted, signed, disposable, reusable and collectible Chinese "cutlery". And when visiting a cafe, the administration can even give a gift to beloved customers in the form of several original sticks.
Sweets
For those with a sweet tooth, China is a real paradise. Here you will find cakes, sweets and biscuits flavored with exotic fruits, familiar pumpkin, corn, grapes and tangerines, carefully and hermetically sealed to extend their shelf life. You will be pleased with the abundance of bright, shiny and mouth-watering candied fruits and vegetables, multi-colored jelly and beautifully decorated dried fruits.
Spices
Herbs and spices are the main component of local dishes. Tourists are offered a large selection of seasonings, divided according to indicators of "vigorousness". They sell spices everywhere, but it is better to buy them in stores and supermarkets, where you can study the composition in detail. Pay attention to cinnamon - in appearance it is indistinguishable from the brown sticks we are used to, but its smell is many times stronger.
What medicines to bring from China for yourself
Various cosmetics, medicinal and prophylactic preparations, herbs, infusions on plants, amphibians, insects and reptiles have established themselves as effective products derived only from natural natural ingredients.
Do not buy too many of these products, so as not to arouse suspicion at customs!
Traditional medicine preparations
Donkey skin gelatin, deer antlers and ginseng are brought from China, which can improve the general condition and strengthen the immune system. Popular and medicinal herbs and plants, skillfully dried and packaged by local residents: lingzhi, gooseberries, chrysanthemum inflorescences, bamboo shoots, ginger root.
traditional medicines
Often used among the Chinese are products and preparations based on pearl powder to maintain youth, ointments and creams from extracts of snake venom. Also, travelers from all over the country go to the shark factory, where they offer a lot of products and preparations made from shark oil.
What can be brought from China as a gift
If you do not know much about the tastes and preferences of colleagues, relatives and friends, but want to bring them a souvenir, focus on universal things: figurines, porcelain, tea and silk. If you are planning a more expensive gift, appliances and electronics will be an excellent choice.
figurines
Traditional Chinese crafts are one of the universal gifts that can be purchased for friends. Everyone will be able to put on a shelf a figurine in the form of a lioness with a lion cub, meaning motherhood and respect for children, a dragon - bringing peace, Buddha - meaning prudence. A geisha with an umbrella will be an original option for unusual people.
The lightest, most delicate material and products made from it are one of the main assets of the country and make up a significant part of exports. Who does not know the Beijing, white and blue porcelain of the Ming Dynasty? A fragile but worthy gift for relatives is sold everywhere and is designed for any wallet. Vases, figurines, tea sets and souvenir plates can be bought at antique shops in China, spending a significant amount or purchased at bazaar outlets, where options are offered much cheaper.
Tea and tea ceremony set
Such a souvenir will be one of the best for connoisseurs of tea. From the variety of proposals, eyes run wide: clay, ceramic, porcelain - for every taste and budget. They are accompanied by different varieties of invigorating drink. Green, black, pu-erh, rare yellow or white, milk oolong will delight your loved ones.
Buy special kits. shops called tea or coffee houses, which can be found several in each district. There you will be offered proven and high-quality products. While in the pavilions of the bazaars, it is easy to fall for fakes and low-grade tea options.
For a gift, you should bring not only ready-made silk accessories and clothes, including stylish ties, scarves, shirts, dresses, but also pieces of fabric that can be transformed at home into things to your taste. The most beautiful, durable and light silk in the world is produced in China. Similar textiles can be found in a variety of prints, patterns and colors. It is worth noting that silk is an expensive pleasure, and if you are easily inferior in price, you should think about its origin and quality. Purchase matter at special points of sale. One of these is the Silk Market.
Electronics and Gadgets
To save money on your purchase without paying taxes, the VAT refund program will help you. You pay the full amount for the product, leaving it at the point of sale, and then picking it up at a special airport counter, along with a refund of 11 percent of the tax. This service is not yet common at all airports in the country, so it is better to go to Hong Kong and Macau for expensive purchases. The first one is the best option for e-shopping. There you will find: tablets, players, smartphones and cameras at the lowest prices.
Jewelry and bijouterie
Chinese gold is one of the best in the world in terms of quality, and jewelry is durable and does not lose its original appearance for a long time. Fashionistas from all over the world, having arrived in China, rush to jewelry stores, where they spend generously on silver and gold with pearl and jade inserts. Silver jewelry has a low price policy. But usually the metal in them borders glass and non-precious stones, so it is better to opt for products without crystals. If you want decoration from more expensive minerals, you will have to buy gold goods.
Pearls in China are mined in small quantities, but artificial ones are actively grown. Thanks to this, you can find a large selection of pebbles in pink, bronze and silver shades, decorating accessories of stunning beauty.
Jade will be an excellent gift, as it is recognized as a talisman that brings good luck and does not require special care. Tourists bring home from Beijing and other cities old earrings, rings, necklaces and pendants, bracelets and brooches with jade inserts.
What cannot be exported
In order to leave the country's airport without any problems, you need to know what you cannot carry:
- weapons and ammunition;
- flammable liquids;
- securities;
- psychotropic substances and poisons;
- animals;
- carriers with suspicious information threatening the security of the state;
- products from regions with a dangerous epidemiological situation.
Naturally, counterfeit money, drugs and alcohol above the norm also fall under the ban.
Conclusion
From the above, you have learned what you can buy and bring from Beijing and other regions of China so that the present is truly original and valuable. Do not rush to everything offered by local merchants, bargain where the situation allows, which will save a significant part of the budget allocated for gifts. It is better to think over the desired acquisitions in advance and make a list so as not to waste time thinking, but to fully enjoy the trip.
Going on a trip to China, many tourists are concerned about the question: What to bring and what goods can be exported from China? China today is one big giant factory where almost everything is made. , starting with banal buttons and ending with complex household appliances.
At the same time, if a couple of decades ago, the phrase “made in China” caused only a smile and thoughts about the low quality of the goods, today this is not so and it often turns out that the quality of products is no worse than Western counterparts, which are much more expensive.
Such a breakthrough in the quality of goods became possible thanks to the constant updating of technologies and the use of the most modern equipment in production, with low labor costs, high labor productivity and reasonable government policies aimed at stimulating the export of goods.
All this is bearing fruit in the form of rapid growth in exports and GDP. , which almost every year amount to a two-digit value.
As a result, more and more people today bring from China or receive by mail purchased goods.
So what to bring from China
If you are going to the Middle Kingdom as a tourist, then as a giftYou can bring the following items to your family and friends:
- silk or cashmere (panels, various clothes, underwear);
- pearl jewelry;
- porcelain;
- tea;
- jade figurines;
- all kinds of alcoholic products and medicinal alcohol tinctures;
- Chinese sticks, CDs with music, key rings;
- fan, which can have different sizes.
If you are doing business and planning to purchase goods in China , then here the purchased goods are determined by the direction of your activity.
How to bring goods from China
Against the backdrop of low prices for goods in an Asian country, the situation very often develops in such a way that the bulk of the cost of the purchase itself is customs payments in Russia, so the question becomes more relevant not what to bring from China, but how to do it.
If we are talking about the purchase of goods by a legal entity, then here all customs payments are determined by law. If the goods are imported as a personal item by an individual, then very often you can do without "customs clearance".
How much can you bring from China
According to current legislation It is possible to import goods into the territory of Russia without paying duties , satisfying the following conditions:
- the weight of imported goods should not exceed 50 kilograms;
- the cost of goods does not exceed 1500 euros when entering by land transport;
- the value of the goods does not exceed 10,000 euros when entering by air;
- All items are for personal use.
Regarding alcoholic beverages
, then without paying duties you can import into the territory of Russia three liters of spirits
(regardless of strength) for each adult (this includes beer, so when deciding what to bring from China, consider this fact).
If the volume of alcohol is 3-5 liters (it is forbidden to import more), then for excess, you will have to pay 10 euros per liter.
How to bring furniture from China
Very often you will encounter a situation where you need to bring from China bulky items . This is quite normal and natural, since in the Chinese market you can buy interesting options at very reasonable prices. However, before buying, remember that Chinese furniture can become much more expensive at the border.
So, what to bring from China from furniture and how much will it cost? Let's just say that The choice of furniture in Chinese stores is simply huge. , so you can always choose the right option.
After purchasing the product it is necessary to estimate its weight, which should not exceed 35 kilograms . This figure is associated with the introduced concept of an indivisible product, which is one unit or a set (respectively, for example, an assembled and disassembled chair).
If the weight of such indivisible goods does not exceed 35 kilograms and the value is less than 1500 euros, then you do not need to pay customs duties (the declaration must contain the word “1 set”).
Otherwise, you will need to pay a fee. Its standard value is 30% of the value of the goods, so don't forget to bring your receipt confirming the purchase price (the minimum amount of customs duty is 4 euros per kilogram of excess import).
Penalties can be up to 200% of the cost goods with the possibility of their confiscation, so if you have any doubts, it is better to go through the red corridor.
How to bring things from China
When deciding what to bring from China, most Russians stop at things. This is quite logical, since in the country today there are a huge number of garment factories offering the widest selection of goods, therefore, the question of the list of goods that should be brought is irrelevant.
The only wish is pay attention to the quality of the purchased items and remember about customs duties in order not to fall for penalties that will overshadow the purchase.
What profitable to import from China?
Today, Chinese industry produces almost all things in the world. We are talking not only about well-known world brands, but also about local brands. We suggest paying attention to the latter, since with similar quality they are much cheaper for the buyer due to the lack of brand markup.
Already in ancient China, during the formation of the Silk Road, many people were attracted by Chinese goods. The reason for that special oriental motif of products and their quality . Today, the Chinese market is much wider and more multifaceted, so everyone decides for himself what things he most wants to bring home from China.
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