April 2018 Issue - Scoot In-flight Magazine

Aside from the fact
that you could buy different
kinds of Chinese teas at
Meijiawu Tea Culture Village,
the picturesque tea plantation
will let you experience the
pleasure of sipping a cup of
the famous dragon well tea
and witnessing actual
tea ceremonies.
LONGJING TEA - HANGZHOU
The difference of Longjing tea (or dragon well tea) from other
green teas is the process; tea leaves are steamed before they
completely dry out in heating pans. In traditional Chinese medicine,
Longjing tea has been used as a stimulant, diuretic (to promote the
excretion of urine), astringent (to control bleeding and help heal wounds)
and to vastly improve heart health.
CHINESE HANDSCROLLS - SUZHOU
Hand-painted scrolls reflect over 3,000 years of
Chinese tradition and heritage. Hanging such
scrolls in your abode is said to bring harmony and clarity
to your surroundings, as well as remind you that
extraordinary beauty is found in the simplest of places or
things.
With over 60 stores extending from the North Palace
Gate entrance, Suzhou Market Street is where you can
find various types of handscrolls in block prints,
embroidery, applique and more. The street design of
this outdoor flea market imitates the ancient style of
shops, making it an Instagram-worthy backdrop.
WHOLESALE ITEMS - GUANGZHOU
Tourists, visitors and individuals who
love to hoard stuff can try shopping in
wholesale markets. You can also score excellent
bargains on single items or small quantities if
you get on the salespeople’s good side.
Guangzhou is a shopper’s paradise where you
can buy inexpensive electronics (Shenzhen),
clothing (Baima Market), computers (Haiyin
Square) and thousands of other products in
small to large quantities. Just don’t forget to
keep a close eye on your valuables to ensure a
fun, hassle-free shopping experience.
PHOTO FLICKR MACCHI
SCOOT 58
APRIL 2018