What is a suitable gift to bring back from China?
Don’t take chopsticks. I took some chopsticks back as presents for my family and friends and found that those that frequented Chinese restaurants in Britain had a collection of much nicer ones. They turned their noses up at what I took back. I would suggest some traditional Chinese craftwork; I’m thinking in particular of Snuff bottles with beautiful works of art painted on the inside, or Chinese ornaments that you might find in the same gift shop. You can also get small size copies of terra cotta warriors especially if you go to Xian. You might buy some traditional silk Chinese clothing. I have some silk shirts and matching trousers with dragons on. I love them but I wouldn’t have the nerve to wear them in public in Britain. Also have a beautiful silk Chinese dressing gown with dragon pattern. Any of these would be great as a present. How about a copy of Chairman Mao’s Little Red Book, you can still get them, but they are not as common on the streets as when I first came to China.
