First ‘Clone’ Shop in Beijing

“It is a very interesting thing to ‘clone’ my own hand,” says Mr. Wang, a customer at Beijing’s first, and so far only, ‘clone’ shop, Island of Love.

calligraphy and Painting in Lacquer Ware

Ask me what is the most amazing thing in painting and calligraphy alley, and I will be no doubt reply “those gorgeous and unsophisticated lacquer paintings”. Located at the very beginning of the alley, the small store really knows how to stop foreigners’ feet as they start their treasure hunting in Panjiayuan Flea Market.

Beauty in Qipao

Qipao is a kind of female dress with distinctive Chinese features and enjoys a growing popularity in the world. Another version of Qipao is “cheongsam,” meaning simply “long dress”.