Thread: Visiting China. What should I get?

We're planning a trip to Hunan province in China next year, and I was wondering about getting a hone and a couple of razors.

When I was there previously, I'd noticed barbers shaving people on the street. I thought I might buy two new razors if possible, one for the barber to shave me with right then and there and another to take home and play with. Anything I should know about buying razors in China? What should I look for? What should I avoid?

The other thing I'm considering is a hone. I've heard about the stones from Guangxi province. How do I go about choosing a good one for finishing? Again, what should I look for and what should I avoid?

Thanks.

To be sure you get a good stone you really have to try it.

A folex..... And some foakleys..

Originally Posted by Wintchase

A folex..... And some foakleys..

Personally I prefer a Bolex!

Originally Posted by Wintchase

A folex..... And some foakleys..

No JOKE!
It seems that there is *some* regulation against counterfeits here, but I do not rely in it too heavily as there are MANY that slip through. I am not sure there is any effort there to control it?

Maybe a Chinese Thuringen?

Chinese Food of course....! Visit a Dim Sum place.....Oh, and Tea....They have great Tea....

I'd steer clear of the razors I think, especially from any street vendor...I have a good friend in Hong Kong. Let me know if you need any advice.

Yes, tea of course, but take it easy in the customs...
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Originally Posted by zib

Chinese Food of course....! Visit a Dim Sum place.....Oh, and Tea....They have great Tea....

I'd steer clear of the razors I think, especially from any street vendor...I have a good friend in Hong Kong. Let me know if you need any advice.

Second on the tea. I try to get all my tea while in China. It's a steal compared to the prices you'd pay online...

Try some "jun shan yin zhen" (君山银针) tea. It's great and (supposedly) very good for you. If you're a fan of history you may have heard that this was one of Mao's favorites and, I believe, was sent en masse to the Soviet Union as gifts.

How about an infection?... Have you seen Contagion? Don't shake hands with the cook.