silk
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hangzhouHangzhou Song Dynasty Culture: History, Night Markets & Imperial Heritage
Dive into Hangzhou's Song dynasty heritage — the city that served as China's imperial capital for 150 years, where the traditions of silk, tea, and refined aesthetics were perfected. Explore the Southern Song Imperial Street, Hefang Street night market, and the cultural legacy of China's most civilised dynasty.
Updated May 2026
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China Shopping & Souvenirs Guide: What's Worth Buying and Where
Buy the right things in China — the authentic regional crafts worth seeking out versus the mass-produced tourist trinkets, where to find genuine Yixing teapots and Jingdezhen ceramics, which silk is real silk, the regional specialities by province, how to bargain correctly, and what to declare at customs when bringing Chinese goods home.
Updated May 2026
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Traditional Crafts in China Guide 2026: Silk, Porcelain, Paper-Cutting & Where to Learn
China's traditional crafts represent thousands of years of accumulated knowledge — silk weaving, porcelain painting, lacquerware, paper-cutting, and dozens more. This guide shows you where to see master craftspeople at work, where to take hands-on classes, and how to buy authentic pieces versus mass-produced imitations in 2026.
Updated May 2026
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