What are the BEST souvenirs to buy in China and Japan?
I'm going to be traveling to China and Japan soon, and I want to know what are some "things" that China and Japan are known for? I would like to come home with some really cool souvenirs!! I know one thing I don't want (personal opinion) is a Kimono... but I would like some suggestions from people who have traveled to those places and found some cool items!! PLMK :]
2006-09-26 14:31:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
there are many souveiers u can buy in china such as jade ornaments,beads u can wear,bamboo fans,key chains,car decorations items u can hang such as handcrafted silk balls of various shapes and sizes, u can also buy chinese embroidery silk scarf, hats,silk cloth bags, there are so many varieties i sure hope u will like them. If you are going on a group tour do not worry as the guides will bring you to all the souvenier shops in china so long as the tourists buy they get some commissions from it.... And in Japn same applies but u can opt for Japanese handcrafted dolls which is lovely ...
2006-09-26 15:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on where you go. Every major city in China has "flea markets" selling old and new goods. I'd suggest you go to one as there are so many different items to choose from. I went to one in Beijing and the selection was terrific. Also beware of fake antiques. Just be realistic with what you see.
As for tourist souvenirs, there are standard "Mao" items like watches and red books. I tend to enjoy art items like painting, paper cuttings and crafts, which are easily found in tourist areas.
2006-09-27 10:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by misternycboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my best souvenirs I got in Shanghai, in the little street shop on Nanjing Road. It's a glass etching with the skyline of Shanghai (Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jin Mao Tower, etc). It came with a battery operated light stand. It cost only about 10 RMB. A very good deal. I bought one for my self and my friends and they really liked it. Another thing that's really unique is in the Yu Yuan gardens in Shanghai. There is this artist who paints on goose eggs and they are awesome. I have two of them, one is a tiger on a mountain and a gold dragon. The paintings are really good and realistic. Plus the eggs come on a stand. I had to bargain with him and got them for 50 RMB each.
2006-09-27 10:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by Chinese@Heart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends who you are buying it for. Silk is popular in both countries but I can tell you it is very expensive in Japan. The cheapest silk Kimono can cost you US$800-900.
In China, you can buy silk or artwork. Very popular are paintings of a scene in 4 seasons (Spring-Summar-Fall-Winter). If you buy in touristics area, be prepared to pay RMB1000+ but if you buy from smaller cities you can get them for as low as RMB200. Beware of fakes, these can be photo copied artwork.
2006-09-27 03:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by grendeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asian people have the best candies - there are so many different kinds of candies that you will never, ever find in the U.S. I actually go out of my way to find asian supermarkets just to buy these snacks. Some of them even come in very colorful, interesting packaging. They are so yummy. Your friends will love them!
2006-09-26 23:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything that will give you a lasting memory... i was on a layover in the japanese airport in Narita... and i got this chicken teryaki bowl with sticky rice... ahhhhhhhh it gives me a burning desire to live there so i can eat that everyday of my life if i wanted to.... its better than anything i could have ever bought in the country... even though there are a million things i would want....
2006-09-26 21:41:42 · answer #6 · answered by kayakakas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can buy some artworks made by hand...
or you can buy tradtional clothes in China or in Japen. yeah, kimono is cool.
In china, you can buy jades.
if you are going to hong kong, you can buy some diamonds.
2006-09-27 00:24:23 · answer #7 · answered by Shirley C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. 24 kt gold
2. jade from the markets
3. pick some great pearls and watch them be strung for you.
2006-09-27 16:34:20 · answer #8 · answered by Robin F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jade
2006-09-27 18:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by assdsdfgfgfdrtfg6161 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jade
2006-09-27 18:11:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋