Check out this video to see what Cathryn, a Beijing tour guide and personal shopper, does for you. To start your own shopping trip now, click here to prepare your Beijing shopping trip.

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Cathryn

Hi, I’m Cathryn, your personal shopping assistant in Beijing!

Shopping in Beijing is a adventure because I bring you to the best shops in town that have the most unique items you’ve ever seen.

I only take you to honest shops with high quality items, so you can be sure you're getting good stuff. And I always help you negotiate for the right price.

What’s more, you save time because I know exactly where to go and how to get to the shops that have the items you want.

So create your personal shopping wish list now, and I’ll see you soon!

Are you brave enough to eat the deep-fried scorpions?

Are you brave enough to eat the deep-fried scorpions?

I tried this delicious snack twice in the temple fair of Beijing! It was crunchy, with a flavor that's distinctly nutty. There are actually health benefits to eat insects, they contain more protein, fat and carbohydrates than meat. Tradition says that eating the tail will make you strong.

In China, you can also taste test exotics such as jellyfish, seahorses, starfish, and sea urchins.

--by Cathryn, your tour guide in Beijing

This is an old photo about Peking Opera show in the royal family.

Peking Opera has a 200-year-long history. With its fascinating and artistic accompanying music, singing and costumes, the Peking Opera is China's national opera.

Peking Opera underwent fast development during the reign of Emperor Qianlong and the Empress Dowager Cixi under the imperial patron, eventually becoming more accessible to the common people.

This is an old photo about Peking Opera show in the royal family.

--by Cathryn, your tour guide in Beijing