Shopping in China can be a great experience. An immense selection of items, and sometimes at unbelievably low prices. Many experienced travelers often suggest coming to China with minimal clothing and gear, and recommend instead to buy everything in China for much cheaper than could be done in your home country.

Of course, sometimes there is a reason why the prices are so low, and it is important to be able to tell the difference between 'a good deal' and 'bad product', and it is also important to realize that the North Face jacket you're about to buy in a clothes market in China is almost certainly a fake.

Read on to learn more about how to become familiar with shopping in China.