Shopping in China

China is a fantastic place for the shoppers. The peculiarity of Chinese shopping is that there is no bargaining in most of the shops and department stores. If you want to buy such souvenirs as jade, ceramics, local handicrafts, silk garments, embroidery, calligraphy, paintings, carvings in wood, stone and bamboo you are welcome to visit one of numerous markets in China. One of the biggest markets in the country - Panjiayuan market is situated in Beijing. It is a perfect place to buy the antiques. The most popular shopping areas of China are Central, North Point, Admiralty and Causeway Bay in Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan and Mong Kok in Kowloon. Beijing offers many shopping opportunities: there are many supermarkets, shopping malls, shopping areas and distinctive markets there. It is very convenient for the foreigners that there are many currency exchange counters in shopping centers; major credit cards are accepted.