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Shopping is a very important activity when traveling in China . Due to its long history and vast territory, China is rich in unique and interesting things. You will find that they are so lovely and valuable that you cannot say "No" to them.
Chinese silk, brocade, tea, wine, porcelain, souvenirs, crafts, antiques as well as Chinese medicine are best loved by travelers from both home and abroad.
All the prices in tourist shops and department stores are fixed by the Government. But you can try your bargaining skills at small outdoor markets. Generally speaking, the local people often offer only half of the asked price and bargain from there. Travelers should be prepared to pay in RMB when shopping in small shops, restaurants, and in small hotels.
All your receipts are possibly required to show by the customs when leaving China .
According to Chinese law, Antiques dated before 1795 are forbidden to be carried out of China . Antiques over 100 years old should be marked with a red wax seal by the authorities, and require an export customs certificate. | 
