Lisbon, Portugal is a low-key shopping paradise in Europe.

I don't know when it started, but shopping abroad seems to have become an established habit of China people. A large proportion of the big consumers in the global tourism market come from China, so that in the eyes of many westerners, their first impression of China people today is: shopaholics! Li Daokui, director of the Center for China and World Economic Research in Tsinghua University, once published a book entitled "Why do China people like shopping when they go abroad", which wrote, why do China people like shopping when they go abroad? After all, many domestic products are too expensive. This incisive comment all stung the hearts of Chinese people. For many people, instead of spending high prices at home, it is better to save money to buy round-trip air tickets and go shopping directly abroad. How about going shopping in Portugal during Christmas?

The average winter temperature in Portugal is 10- 17 degrees. Anyone who wants to travel to Portugal during Christmas will be very excited to see this. In the warm winter, it is probably the dream of most girls to go shopping and immerse themselves in the Christmas holiday atmosphere in southern Europe.

Due to the popularity of the gold residence policy, in recent years, there has been an endless stream of tourists from China to Portugal. In 20 14, Lisbon alone received 58,528 tourists from China, an increase of 62% over 20 13. As of June this year, the number of China tourists in Lisbon has increased by 30% compared with 20 14. At the same time, the consumption desire of China tourists is also rising. Portuguese local governments also take this trend to build Lisbon, hoping that it will become the first choice for China tourists to shop.

Is the local government updated in time? Lisbon shopping paradise? (Lisbon Shopping Destination) website, users in China can easily access and browse the corresponding shopping information by switching to Chinese. At the same time, this website has become the first website in Lisbon to provide the most complete travel information for users in China, and will continue to launch its APP. According to the municipal government, the consumption of China tourists in Lisbon has increased by 70% in just one year, and this website update is for the government to continue to promote consumption growth.

When it comes to shopping in Europe, many people will think of traditional European tourist countries, such as France, Italy, Germany, Britain, Switzerland and so on. But in fact, Portugal's fashion industry and local clothing industry have been booming and developing rapidly in recent years. The main reasons behind this are: Portugal has natural advantages in leather and cloth supply, well-made leather products are the core competitiveness of Portugal's fashion industry, and Portugal is an old fashion neighbor? France and Italy, by what? Good quality and low price? .

According to the data of Portuguese Leather Products and Footwear Association, from 2006 to 2065,438+03, the footwear export of this coastal country with rich experience in leather products manufacturing increased by as much as 265,438+03%. At the same time, Portugal, as one of the largest exporters of European fabrics, has recently attracted the attention of many well-known fashion brands. Riopele, a textile mill 36 kilometers away from Porto, Portugal's second largest city, may not be known to outsiders, but if you look at its list of international customers, you will find well-known European and American brands such as zara, maxmara, calvin klein, versace, giorgioarmani and hugo boss.

Lisbon, Portugal is a low-key shopping paradise in Europe, and shopping blocks of various sizes are really eye-catching. There are many large shopping places in Lisbon. Columbus Shopping Center is the largest shopping center in Europe. Chiado district has a century-old bookstore and various jewelry stores. Those who like the combination of traditional and modern elements can go to Bairro Alto District. Baixa Lua Augusta is one of the most interesting shopping areas in Lisbon. Visitors who like shopping must not miss it. Liberty Avenue is the best office area in Lisbon and a shopping paradise in Portugal.

People who have lived in Europe or studied in Europe should have a feeling that the discount of goods there is a blockbuster without saying anything, and foreigners say that they will play at a discount, and it is quite generous. In Lisbon, Chiado, Freeport and other business districts have veritable Friday discount days, and the discount strength is even more eye-catching for shopping groups, with 20% to 50% discount, and business will be extended on this day. Every year from 65438+10.5 to 65438+10.31,brand-name new clothes are on the market, and the old clothes are discounted the most.

Besides buying traditional and classic luxury brands, shoppers can also look at local brands such as alves e gon. Alves, a Portuguese national women's clothing brand, has a history of more than 30 years; Sasha brand denim clothing has great design characteristics. Of course, don't forget the local commemorative commodities: cork products and blue and white porcelain pieces.