when I come to Europe, I have to talk about shopping in Europe. Well-known shopping paradise such as France, Germany, Italy and many world famous brands will not be described one by one. When you get to those places, you don't have to mention it, but you will also be accompanied to take you to a good selection.

The following are the special products of some European countries:

Britain-wool products, silverware, antiques, velvet, leather products, pipes, leather shoes, scotch whisky, tartan and black tea.

Holland-diamonds, antiques, cheese, blue and white porcelain, crystals, silverware, candy, clogs.

Germany-beer mugs, photography and music equipment, ceramics, Zimen brand scissors, woodcut products, handicrafts and antiques.

Czech Republic-crystal, glass, leather.

Vatican-commemorative stamps, sacred objects and silverware.

France-perfume, cosmetics, fashion, watches, leather products, porcelain, jewelry, silk products, handbags, ties and artworks.

Belgium-hand-woven carpets, exquisite hand-woven lace, tablecloths, clothes and napkins, all kinds of chocolates, diamonds and tapestries.

Austria-decorative woodcuts, leather products, crystals, hand-made fabrics.

Luxembourg-porcelain, crystal, jewelry, lace, linen.

Switzerland-crystal, silverware, porcelain, wool knitting, leather goods, leather, watches and clocks, military knives, music boxes and chocolates.

Italy-silk, fashion, leather products and religious handicrafts, hand-sewn lingerie, crystal and glass products, silk scarves and ties.

Monaco-dolls, jewelry, perfume.

If you come to the Nordic countries, it's easy to talk about shopping. Although there are not as many shopping centers and duty-free shops as in western Europe and southern Europe, they are all over the city. However, Northern Europe still has its own shopping characteristics. No matter how many times you come to northern Europe, don't forget to go to the shopping centers and shops in northern Europe, which contains the cultural essence of the Nordic countries and also reflects the production level of the Nordic countries.

modern design in northern Europe is world-renowned. High-quality tableware, porcelain, sports equipment, textiles, knitwear, wool products, handicrafts, furs, crystals, jewels, silverware, glassware, pottery, wood carving, furniture and even high-fidelity stereo equipment are all marked with the quality marks of domestic handicrafts, and consumers can confirm the quality according to the marks. Nordic goods are famous for their high quality. Generally speaking, the price is more expensive, especially for daily necessities. But if you have a soft spot for international famous brands, you will find that the price here is much lower than that in China. Fur coats, furs, crystal products and handicrafts in Northern Europe are world-famous products. As far as quality is concerned. The price is not too expensive, and it is really worth recommending. When shopping, you should pay attention to the business hours of the shops there, because on Saturday afternoon and Sunday all day, the big shopping malls are generally closed, and the usual business hours are usually from 8 am to 6 pm. As for the interesting stalls in summer, they are only limited by sunrise and sunset.

another important thing is that you, as a guest staying in northern Europe for a short time, will enjoy preferential tax refund. The specific way is: when you shop in any store in northern Europe, whether there is a "Tax Free" sign at the door or not, you should ask the owner whether you can issue a tax exemption certificate. Generally, the tax allowance accounts for 12%-25% of the total price of the store, so sometimes when you hesitate because the price of a favorite commodity is slightly higher, please mentally calculate the price of tax deduction, which may make you make up your mind.

the method of tax refund is to refund the unused goods (as evidenced by the store's seal) and the tax exemption certificate at the duty-free refund counter or the airport duty-free checkout counter at any international airport leaving northern Europe. You can get cash directly. Of course, you'd better hold your passport and air ticket at that time as proof of tourists.

Take Sweden as an example. In Nordic department stores, the goods sold are mainly middle and high-end goods, and the goods are almost all-encompassing, from shoes, sports equipment, men's and women's clothing, to glassware, jewelry and perfume. There are even glasses shops, post offices, travel agencies and quick washing shops in department stores, which are very convenient for sightseeing. Filippak, a famous women's clothing store, also has a counter in this department store.

the full name of h&m is hennes &; Mauritz, which is popular all over the world with casual clothes, is an authentic Swedish brand. Since its establishment in 1947, it has developed rapidly. Sweden alone has 1 branches, while Europe, such as Denmark, Switzerland, Britain, the Netherlands and other European countries, has 4 branches and more than 5 branches all over the world, which is very popular among young people all over the world.

IKEA's furniture store, which is popular all over the world, is located in the IKEA store in Skarholmen, a satellite town in Stockholm. It is the headquarters of IKEA, the world's largest furniture chain. It used to be the largest IKEA store in the world, but it was recently replaced by the newly opened IKEA supermarket in Chicago, USA. Although it is no longer the number one in the world, IKEA here is still a quite amazing store, with all kinds of furniture items in different categories and floors, just like a giant warehouse. Because the center is very famous, there are buses from the city center every Monday to Friday. If you like any products, you don't have to take them home, just take them back to his catalogue and buy them at the IKEA center in your country.

Shopping in the old city, from queen street, the main island of Stockholm, which is several kilometers long, to Vasterlanggatan and Stora Nygatan Avenue, the shopping street in the old city, is the most dense shopping avenue in Stockholm. Glass, ceramics, leather goods, furniture, silver products, stainless steel products and candles are all Swedish specialties, and their creations are completely inspired by Nordic designs inspired by nature, which has gradually attracted international interest in the past 1 years, that is, the so-called Scandinavian trend. These simple and creative line designs outline simple, warm, natural and pleasant colors, which are constantly glowing and leading the coquettish.

Sweden's IKEA furniture, the representative of Swedish modern design, is famous internationally, but another Swedish furniture company "Svenckt Tenns", which sells unique taste, can be said to be more popular with the local middle class and people. "Svenckt Tenns" is a company that started with the creation of fine works of art. The company was founded in Stockholm in 1924. It is the only one in Stockholm and has no branch in the world, so people who like the company's products have to buy it here. It is said that many royal celebrities in Europe are fans of this store. The shop is famous for its light ornaments and simple lines of Nordic furniture, which conforms to natural design patterns and is very suitable for personalized home decoration. Among them, Svenktttenns has a collection of 2, paintings by the famous designer Josef Frank (1885 ~ 1967), which were printed on many fabrics and Svenktttenns' desk lamps, enhancing the artistic atmosphere of these furniture items. Svencckttenns absorbs many new and emerging designers and trains talents in this field in a planned way, which is why the product has always maintained its innovative and unique style. The store also provides interior design consulting services, but the cost is not low. Svenktttenns belongs to the Foundation Association of the Royal Academy of Sciences, and part of its surplus income is donated to the Foundation to cultivate new designers and preserve the creation of Master Josef Frank.

The following are classic and commonly used shopping products in Northern Europe:

Finnish birch handicrafts, glassware, pottery, enamel jewelry, Finnish knives

Swedish glassware, pottery, enamel jewelry, Norwegian hand-woven sweaters, silver ornaments, Belgen candlesticks, Shami scabbard knives, reindeer skin products, wood carvings

Danish silver products, ceramics, mink, and so on.