Visitors to Beijing often buy some sort of souvenir before heading back home. However, it is a challenge to decide what to buy as choices are plenty. As a recommendation, you could choose some souvenirs from shops with the label "Beijing gifts". "Beijing gifts", is an official brand franchised by the Government of Beijing Municipality to further regulate the tourism goods market after the 2008 Olympic Games. The brand represents the most elite products of the city and embodies its great history and culture. Here is a list of choices from Beijing Gifts:

Red Star Erguotou

Erguotou is a type of Baijiu (Chinese alcoholic beverage) made from grains. Its literal name, “second distillation”, indicates the level of purity, in which only the second time distillation is kept among the usual three. As one of the famous brand, Red Star Erguotou is welcomed by Chinese people because of its mellow taste and affordable price.

Quanjude Peking Roast Duck

Founded in 1864 during the reign of Emperor Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty, Quanjude is the most well-established Peking roast duck restaurant brand in China. It has now gained worldwide recognition for its gourmet roast duck, as well as its unique all-duck banquet and more than 400 special dishes. Quanjude has been visited by government leaders, officials and tourists from home and abroad.

Wang Mazi Scissors

Founded in 1651 in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the Wangmazi Scissors is a time-honored brand in China. Wangmazi scissors holds the reputation of “black tiger” for its black and shiny surface and sharp edge.

Four Treasures of the Study

Four Treasures of the Study denotes the brush, ink, paper and ink stone used in Chinese calligraphic traditions. The name appears to originate in the time of the Southern and Northern Dynasties. The Four Treasures in the shops of “Beijing Gifts” often show up with special themes, such as "Bird's Nest" (the Beijing National Stadium) and "Water Cube" (the Beijing National Aquatics Center).