Shopping

We understand that for many travellers shopping is an integral part of their international travel. During the tour you will be given time to shop on your own and you can count on our tour leader and city guides for unbiased shopping advice. Organized shopping stops are generally banned on our tours and factory visits offering genuine educational value are limited to two per trip.

Buyer Beware

Check price carefully and avoid using large bills when buying from street vendors. Price haggling is a national sport in China but there are places where bargaining may be laughed at. When in doubt always consult your guide or tour leader. Think twice before making an offer because it is a breach of local customs if the vendor accepts your offer and you walk away from the deal. Always open the packaging on the spot to ensure the item you paid for is the same as the one you bargained over. Chinese DVDs including those being sold on the Yangtze cruise ship may not be compatible with your DVD player at home.