Jingling Musical Instrument St
The Bund & People's Square
One of several streets in Shanghai specialising in a single item, hereit's all about musical instruments. On either side of the road are shops selling all…
Must-see shopping in China
Macau
An old-fashioned grocery store operating out of the two-storey family home of its owner, Tung Fung is stuffed with canned food, Portuguese wines and…
Hong Kong
Fancy a cheongsam aka qípáo (body-hugging Chinese dress)? Bring your own silk or choose from the selection at this old-fashioned tailor shop (est 1965)…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
The largest shopping centre in eastern Hong Kong Island has the usual range of big-name retail along with a selection of trendier shops such as Eslite…
Hong Kong
The last truly one-stop-shop department store in Hong Kong. Sure, it’s a little old-fashioned, but you can find almost everything you need here, from…
French Concession
A range of tea, a large selection of clay teapots and free tastings are a few reasons to stop by this shop. Not much English is spoken, but the owner is…
Shanghai
Imported goodies from shampoo to Champagne, Scrumpy Jack cider, spam, Stolichnaya, Trappist Chimay beer, cheeses, wines and other treats for homesick…
Hong Kong
Once known for antiques, Karin Weber's shop has turned its gaze exclusively to contemporary artwork with a focus on new media. Most of the artists that…
Xiamen
The ubiquitous chain has an excellent branch on Zhongshan Lu walking street, where you can browse a small but decent selection of English-language books…
Hong Kong
Local designer Lu Lu Cheung makes sophisticated casualwear, work clothes and evening gowns for the urban woman. There's lots of cotton, silk and linen, in…
Beijing
This Aladdin's cave of traditional Chinese medicine sells acupuncture needles, mugwort for moxibustion, professional Chinese massage gear (including the…
Kowloon
The pungent tang of dried fish permeates this street, and Tak Hing is one of the culprits. Stop by to browse glass jars stuffed with dried scallops,…
Beijing
From Cui Jian to Carsick Cars, this pocket-sized record store has a selection of seminal Chinese rock-and-roll, even though most of the stock is…
Uyghur Musical Instrument Factory
Kashgar
You’ll find long-necked stringed instruments here running the gamut from souvenirs to collectors’ items. If any traditional performances are on, owner…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
A large wet and dry market occupying the ground and 1st floors of a government building that also houses a public library and sports facilities. The…
Wan Chai & Northeast Hong Kong Island
No need to pay through the nose for those 'reinvented classics' by hipster optical brands. Woo Ping, in business since the 1970s, stocks a range of…
Shanghai
Mid-sized mall with a huge Hershey's chocolate store and a handy branch of Food Republic on the 6th floor. On the 5th floor, there's an SFC Cinema, which…
Chengdu
An upscale extension of Chunxi Lu shopping district with big international brand names in an ancient-style architectural zone, this is also one of the…
Hong Kong
This gourmet grocery store sells a range of top-notch hard-to-find ingredients from all over the world, as well as natural and organic foods; its Fusion…
Kunming
This French-owned megastore chain has a wide selection of camping and outdoors equipment, including clothing in larger sizes than are generally available…
Kowloon
This longstanding shop with branches all over town is arguably your best bet for outdoor gear that will see you through from sea to summit. It runs…
Guangxi
This attractive shop about a 30-minute uphill walk from the Ping'an car park sells traditional handicrafts (straw shoes, silver jewellery, slippers,…
Xining
This arcade-style market has a double row of shops selling everything from fruit and spices to embroidered bags and Buddhist statues. It’s a good place to…
Xi'an
Near the South Gate is the Qing-style Shuyuan Xiang, the main tree-lined strip for art supplies, paintings, calligraphy, paper cuts, brushes and fake…
French Concession
Every piece at this concept store has been carefully curated, from the copper watering cans from England, French scented candles and beautiful charcoal…
Guangzhou
Praised for its elegant design, this enticing bookstore has more than 90,000 (mostly Chinese) titles, wrapping around a central cafe. You can also find…
Shanghai
Set in the M50 complex is this sleek boutique filled with ready-to-wear haute-couture minimalist creations by the award-winning socialist and feminist…
French Concession
Part concept store, part cafe, the ultra-modern Beast sells independent fragrances, lotions and ointments, plus cute makeup items, room diffusers and…
Kowloon
All polished floors and gleaming silver escalators, Festival Walk’s design lends it an airiness that makes it more pleasant than most other malls in town…
Hong Kong
Located in hidden-away Chancery Lane, this gallery focuses on thought-provoking works by promising Asian, mainland Chinese and Hong Kong artists. It also…
Shenyang
This street, near the Imperial Palace, is a popular pedestrianised shopping zone. It stretches across both sides of Chaoyang Jie. Expect glossy malls with…
Shanghai
Stationery shop selling cute items for your every writing need, from little design diaries to coloured pens and dumpling-shaped pencil sharpeners as well…
Guangzhou
Inside the leafy compound of a communist-era textile factory are boutiques selling a variety of locally designed clothing, from office wear to lacy…
Hong Kong
The most central of all shopping centres, the Landmark has high fashion and good eating. It has become a home almost exclusively to the very high-end…
Harbin
This huge subterranean shopping market has men’s and women’s clothing, including acres of shoes and handbags as well as several places to eat. It's…
French Concession
The divine smell of this little shop hits you from the street. It's well-stocked with herbal essential oils, plus handmade potions, candles and local…
Hong Kong
This upscale colonial-era office building and mall has a number of fine-arts galleries, including Pearl Lam, across several floors, hidden behind a tiny…
Fuzhou
Enice sells colourful art designer pieces incorporating semi-precious gems with various combinations of beads and string. This desirable art jewellery…
Beijing
A touristy branch of the 150-year-old Ruifuxiang Silk store, where you can buy scarves, shawls, slippers, hats and Chinese-style clothing. Prices, which…
Kowloon
Lady Gaga meets punk Lolita at this store opened by two Hong Kong designers, one of whom was previously fashion editor at Marie Claire. Both are liberal…
