Can I swipe my card directly when I travel to Turkey and shop in Turkey? And what are the specialties of Turkey?

Turkey is one of the earliest countries where UnionPay cards landed overseas. UnionPay cards can be used on ATMs or POS machines with Garanti bank logo.

Turkish blue eye (or evil eye) beads:

Turkish blue eyes (also called evil eyes or evil eyes) are the most common traditional handicrafts in Turkey, which can be traced back to 5,000 years ago. People believe that the wearer will bring good luck. If it is hung on a house or car, it will drive away evil spirits. You can see that the best Nazareth is hand-blown glass in Turkey. In markets and handicraft shops in Turkey, Nazar products with different shapes, beauty and creativity can be seen everywhere. Even if you fall into pieces, the shopkeeper won't let you pay for it, because you helped them drive away evil spirits.

Alabaster, a kind of alabaster from Turkey.

Turkish alabaster is a fine-grained, translucent light-colored stone with soft colors and stripes. Color, texture and light penetrate through it, making it very beautiful, which is why it is often used to make ashtrays, bowls, plates, chess, cups, egg cups (and decorative eggs), vases and other items with both practical and ornamental functions.

Antiques from Turkey

Old things can often be found in Turkey, but the best antique shop is in Istanbul. Since the end of Ottoman western civilization, the city has collected a large number of modern antiques, from oil paintings to exquisite daily necessities and records. On a recent trip to Taobao, I found an excellent antique camera.

Turkey leather clothing leather clothing

In various cities in Turkey, there are many shops selling soft leather and suede coats, jackets, skirts, dresses, vests, hats, gloves, handbags, wallets and many other products. The price is very cheap, but you can find all kinds of leather products in Istanbul.

turkish carpet

Carpets and tapestries have been household necessities in Turkey for thousands of years. They were used before the Turks settled in Anatolia. Carpet shops can be found everywhere in Turkey, but some carpets are imported and not necessarily made in Turkey.

Turkish ceramics

Turkey's porcelain (painted pottery) has been very famous since16th century, with exquisite craftsmanship. Iznik Kiln used to be like Jingdezhen in China, where the most beautiful Turkish porcelain works of art came from. Iznik's porcelain is now listed as a cultural relic and it is forbidden to export to other countries. But the potters in Kutahaya are still the first craftsmen in Turkey, and they still retain their traditional crafts. Handicrafts such as plates, bowls, cups and tiles are sold all over Turkey, with prices ranging from several dollars to several hundred dollars depending on the quality.

Turkey handmade ornaments jewelry

Turkey's handicrafts are very famous, especially jewelry, which is beautifully designed and creative, but also very expensive. Turkey is a shopping paradise, where you can find fashionable pure gold exquisite necklaces, brooches, belt buckles, belts and other items. Istanbul's big market is the best, followed by Egypt's (spice) market, and exquisite handmade jewelry can also be found in shops and markets in other towns. When buying gold and silver, you must look for the manufacturer's logo in a place that may be inconspicuous to prove that it is real gold and silver. Some businessmen with bad reputation will use tin and nickel as pure silver. Many rich people in Europe will come to Istanbul to buy handmade jewelry, so many small streets in Istanbul are lined with high-end custom jewelry stores. Turkey is famous for its outstanding handicrafts.

The above is summarized by Turkish (China) Apple Travel Agency. I hope it will help you shop in Turkey.