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There are many exotic and unusual things to buy in China which make
wonderful souvenirs and gifts for relatives and friends back home. The
following is a sample of the amazing range of goods available.

Silk: Chinese silk is famous all over the world for its magnificent
quality, color and variety. Silk products from Hangzhou, Sichuan, Suzhou
and Dandong are particularly good.

Tea: There are hundreds of varieties of Chinese tea. They can be
classified into five categories - green tea, black tea, brick tea,
scented tea, and oolong tea.

The top ten teas in China are as follows; any of them would make a
wonderful gift for your friends.
Longjing produced near West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Biluochun from Wu County in Jiangsu

Huangshan Maofeng from Mt. Huangshan in Anhui

Junshan Silver Needle from Qingluo Island on Dongting Lake

Qimen Black Tea from Qimen County in Anhui

Liuan Guapian from Liuan County in Anhui

Xinyang Maojian from Xinyang in Henan

Duyun Maojian from Duyun Mountain in Guizhou

Wuyi Rock Tea from Wuyi Mountain in Fujian

Tieguanyin from Anxi County in Fujian

Please refer to Chinese tea, How to select excellent tea for more
information.

Wines and Spirits: Alcoholic drinks, in ancient China, were regarded as
sacred and were used only in sacrifices. Today, however, wines and
spirits are becoming popular as accompaniments to Chinese food.

The following wines and spirits have won many international awards:
Yanghe Daqu and Shuanggou Daqu from Jiangsu

Gujing Tribute Liquor from Anhui

Maotai and Dong Liquor from Guizhou

Wuliangye, Jiannanchun and Luzhou Laojiao from Sichuan

Fenjiu Liquor from Shanxi
Please refer to Chinese Wines and Spirits for further information.

Antiques: If you're an antique enthusiast, China is the place for you!
Fascinating antique and curio shops and market stalls are to be found in
most cities and country towns.Care is needed, however, when buying
expensive items to ensure, for example, that the item carries the
official red seal of the shop and the sale documents are in order.
Chinese law forbids the export of antiques dated earlier than 1795.

Chinese Medicinal Materials: Traditional Chinese Medicine is an integral
part of Chinese life and culture. With its unique diagnostic methods,
systematic approach, abundant historical literature and materials,
Traditional Chinese Medicine has found many adherents in Western
countries. The use of traditional herbs and potions lies at the core of
Chinese medicine. Mostly made from animal and plant materials, these
medicines have proved effective for treating a wide range of illnesses
and disorders. Tonics based on herbs are also popular. Examples of the
materials used in the preparation of medicines and tonics are ginseng,
antler, rhubarb horse-tails, bezoars, angelica, Tianqi, licorice root,
apricot kernel and the root of balloon flower.

In recent years, for the sake of protecting endangered animals, the
preparation of medicinal materials from rare animals, such as musk,
antler, leopard and tiger bone, rhinoceros horn and elephant skin, has
been restricted. Such medicines cannot be exported from China; however,
tourists can export Chinese herbs with a total value of less than 300 RMB
(per person).

Please refer to Traditional Chinese Medicine for further information.

Arts and Crafts

Arts and crafts products make ideal souvenirs and gifts. These include
bronze ware, cloisonne, folk toys, jade, kites, lacquer wares,
paper-cutting, porcelain, pottery, seal, prints and scrolls, silk,
embroidery and printed and dyed fabrics. Cloisonn� made in Beijing,
porcelain made in Jingdezhen in Jiangxi, embroidery from Suzhou, Hunan,
Guangdong and Sichhuan, Tang tri-color pottery horses and camels, and
batik from Guizhou and Yunnan are all highly recommended.

The "four treasures of study" - namely writing brush, ink stick, ink
slab, paper - play an important part in Chinese culture. You may want a
set for your own study or to give as a unique gift to your friends. The
best writing materials are said to be Xuan paper and Hui ink stick from
Anhui, Duan ink slab from Guangdong and Hu writing brush from Zhejiang.

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