What souvenirs are worth buying when traveling to Beijing?

Beijing is China's political, economic, transportation and cultural center, and it is also one of the world-famous international metropolises, where a dazzling array of Chinese and foreign fine products are gathered. Beijing has prosperous business districts such as Wangfujing, Qianmen, Xidan and Dongsi. Wangfujing Department Store, Sun Dongan Market, Saite Shopping Center, Oriental Xintiandi, Fenglian Plaza, Juntai Department Store and famous brands at home and abroad gather.

1, name: cloisonne

Introduction: Beijing is the birthplace of cloisonne technology, which has a history of nearly a thousand years since the Yuan Dynasty. At first cloisonne was mostly antique bronze. During the Jingtai period of the Ming Dynasty, craftsmen discovered a kind of dark blue glaze. The handicrafts made of this material are dignified, rich and calm, which is today's "cloisonne". During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the cloisonne process reached its peak with pure copper with good ductility as raw material. Among them, Xuande period in Ming Dynasty was the most exquisite.

2. Name: Emerald

People in China have always regarded jade as a status symbol, and the rich in ancient times often carried jade with them. Today's jade inherits the old tradition in creative style. Beijing Jade Factory once carved a pair of matchbox-sized "Dragon and Phoenix" ornaments. Although small, it is carved into patterns such as dragon, phoenix, butterfly, double happiness, etc., and it feels extremely profound between square inches.

3. Name: Lacquerware

Introduction: There are two kinds of lacquerware in Beijing. 1. Qi Diao, which matured in14th century, has a long history. It is made of copper, lined with enamel, and has a gold-plated mouth. Tires need to be painted in red, green and yellow. The other is gold lacquer inlay, including colored lacquer goujin, mother-of-pearl inlay, gold and silver leveling, gray carving and lacquer painting. Both kinds of lacquerware are bejeweled, simple and calm, without losing the royal flavor, and they are exquisite handicrafts with strong Beijing flavor.

4. Name: glass feeder

Brief introduction: In Yuan Dynasty, there was a glazed kiln in Beijing called Liulichang, and similar official kilns were built in later dynasties. The raw material of glass is a colored and translucent mineral material, and the key to the process lies in the word "blowing", so Beijingers call it "live blowing". The famous feeder in Beijing once blew a bunch of grapes, which were lifelike and crystal clear, and could definitely confuse the real with the fake.

5. Name: Face Man

Introduction: Also known as dough sculpture, it is a kind of folk handicraft with simple production but high artistic quality. It uses flour and glutinous rice flour as the main raw materials, which are kneaded, kneaded and kneaded, and skillfully positioned, cut, carved and scratched with a small bamboo knife. In a short time, various figures or animal images were released. Dough figurines are small in size, easy to carry and difficult to deform and fade, so they are good souvenirs for friends and relatives.

6. Name: Palace Lantern

Introduction: Beijing Palace Lantern is exquisitely made with exquisite materials. The picture frame is generally made of precious wood such as mahogany, sandalwood and rosewood, and decorated with colored glass yarn and silk, which is elegant and luxurious. On the fifteenth day of the first month, the streets are full of lanterns hanging high, and there is a festive atmosphere. In addition, there is a kind of silk painting lamp in Beijing, which has a stronger court color.