Cloisonné (jingtailan) vase or bangle

An imperial Beijing craft bought inside the factory that still makes state gifts — with the workshop tour as the free bonus.

Price: 380 CNY (Small genuine copper-bodied cloisonné vase or bracelet from the Beijing Enamel Factory outlet; museum-grade pieces ¥1,000+)

Where to buy: Beijing Enamel Factory (Yongdingmenwai) — a working state factory where you watch wire-laying and enameling, then buy at outlet prices

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Genuine cloisonné is copper-bodied with hand-laid brass wires — feel the weight; light resin 'cloisonné-style' souvenirs flood tourist streets at ¥20-50
• The factory outlet and official arts emporiums issue fapiao and join the tax refund scheme
• Ming-era-style blue is classic; watch the artisans upstairs before buying — it recalibrates what the handwork is worth