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Shopping Throughout Asia Find Hidden Treasures Among The World s Finest Clothing And Jewelry
n between climbing pagodas tourists, and the best defense is
and snapping pictures of knowledge. If buying pearls, test
golden goddesses, most them against your teeth for
travelers to Asia take time to roughness. You might want to test
visit the shopping districts. The both a real pearl and faux pearl
quality and selection of designer in advance to make sure you can
clothing and extravagant items recognize the difference. For
found in shops across Asia will gems, consider purchasing a
not disappoint those with a jeweler's loupe and learning to
penchant for luxury goods. From use it. Be especially careful
China to India, great buys are when buying jade, since it can be
available for those who know what difficult to tell true jade from
to look for. false.
Mainland China is a fantastic Silk is also a good buy in China.
place to find extravagant jewelry Stores that sell lengths of
at discount prices. Jewelry fabric and silk garments are
markets are filled with abundant, and some shops will
glittering gems and beautiful make a shirt or dress from the
jade pieces abound. Exquisite silk fabric of your choosing.
strands of high quality, lustrous
pearls are easy to find in China. Because there is no sales tax in
When purchasing jewelry in Hong Kong and imported goods are
mainland China, feel free to not taxed, designer clothing can
bargain. It's the way business is be purchased there for excellent
done in China, and most owners of prices. Bargains can be found on
small shops expect it. cameras and electronics, but make
sure you know the going prices
There have been cases of for these items so you'll be able
shopkeepers taking advantage of to spot a good deal. Hong Kong is
also an excellent place to buy founded this reputable
watches and jewelry. organization, and member stores
are listed in a booklet and
Thailand is another great source display the Jewel Fest Club logo.
for jewelry. Unfortunately,
dishonest jewelry dealers are
plentiful. Never follow any In India you can find many items
"helpful" individual who offers made from the amazing textiles
to lead you to a jewelry store created in the country. Clothing,
with incredible bargains - it's tablecloths, towels and other
probably a scam. To avoid being household goods are good buys
cheated it's best to deal with a here.
respectable jewelry firm,
preferably one that is a member Jewelry is also a good buy in
of the Jewel Fest Club. The India, but again, beware of fakes
Tourism Authority of Thailand and frauds.
About the Author:
John Riggin is Executive Editor for http://www.SeeYouInAsia.com the largest and most comprehensive US to Asia travel website. Where you'll discover the best deals on flights, tours, hotels, cruises and more.
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