| Introduction
Feature
Climate
Shopping
Dining
Getting to Beijing
Getting to other cities
Beijing Gallery
Beijing Hotel
Beijing Tour
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As one of the historic capitals
of China, Beijing has long been an attractive place for skilled
craftsmen to come and seek patronage. For this reason, it
is possible to find some of the best examples of Chinese craftsmanship
in this city. The so-called "4 famous characters"
of handicrafts: cloisonn¨¦, ivory carvings, jade objects, and
carved lacquer ware are prime examples. Other enticing art
pieces and cultural items include the "4 treasures"
of Chinese scholarly tradition (the Chinese writing brush,
ink sticks, ink wells, and paper), Chinese calligraphy and
paintings, silk embroidery, jewelry and stone chops carved
with one's name (another symbol of the Chinese scholarly tradition).
For those travelers who prefer folk handicrafts, traditional
figurines made from clay, dough or silk, colorful kites and
paper-cuts are fascinating pieces to add to any collection.
Similarly, many travelers buy Chinese musical instruments
to play or just as ornaments. In recent years, traditional
Chinese furniture and antique furniture have become more popular
and fashionable.
Beyond the traditional, since China opened
its doors to the outside world, many large modern department
stores and shopping centers have appeared in Beijing. World
famous international brands have also settled down here.
Some of the main shopping areas in Beijing
are the following:Qianmen Street,Wangfujing Street,Xidan Commercial
Street,Liulichang Culture Street,and Silk Alley.
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