Must-buy list for tourist shopping in Fiji
1, fiji water
FIJI Water (English: Fiji Water) is a bottled water brand from Fiji Islands. Mineral water is groundwater, and its source is Nakovdra Mountain on Vitilenu Island. Fiji is naturally rich in silicon dioxide, calcium and magnesium, which is insulated from pollutants, contains no artificial additives and cannot be touched by people. This is because fiji water claims to come from natural running water, that is, it is bottled directly from natural water sources, and no one is allowed to touch the spring water itself, so the taste is extremely smooth. In fact, the bottling plant in fiji water is located on this aquifer, and the spring water is pumped out of the ground through the transportation system and directly bottled. In Fiji's own words, before you opened the bottle cap, the water in the bottle had never touched the air of 2 1 century, let alone anyone.
2. Fiji soap
Fijian people love bathing very much, and they have special requirements for soap used in bathing, so the quality of soap produced in Fiji is very good. In Fiji, coconut milk and the essence of aquatic plants are added to the production of soap. Aquatic plants contain a large number of natural marine nutrients, which are edible and can be used for beauty.
3. Fiji hand-woven goods
Fiji is most famous for its diverse Fijian handicrafts, especially the hand-woven products refined by Fijian women, such as straw hats, mats, fruit bowls and baskets woven with natural materials (reeds). Because these handmade products are handmade, they are even more precious in today's era of mechanized mass production. In addition, they reflect Fiji's local folk customs and unique cultural connotations, so they are highly collectible Fiji souvenirs.
4. Fiji seafood dry goods
As an island country surrounded by the sea, Fiji's seafood, aquatic products and dry goods are world-famous Fiji specialties. Among the famous Fiji seafood specialties, Fiji fish is the most popular among tourists and friends from all over the world. Because the surrounding waters are polluted and destroyed by large machinery, ships or cruise ships, seafood and aquatic products directly caught from Fiji waters are not only fresh, delicious and pollution-free, but also extremely cheap.
5, UGG snow boots
UGG snow boots with low price but high quality can be bought in duty-free shops at Nadi International Airport in Fiji. There is an agent processing factory in Nan Di, Fiji, which is close to the airport, so it is more economical to buy UGG here.
6.pearl necklace
Fiji's black pearl is one of Fiji's characteristics. Pay attention to the authenticity when buying pearl necklaces. Generally speaking, those with certificates are more reliable.
Fiji shopping duty-free shop
There are three official duty-free shops in Fiji, and you can get a tax refund if you reach 500 Fiji dollars. The general proportion is 13%- 15%. Some of these three duty-free shops specialize in luxury goods, some sell Fiji specialties, and some sell more electronic products. You can buy different souvenirs to take back according to your own needs.
1, jack in Fiji
Advantages: UGG can be customized, the tax refund ratio is relatively large, and there is a Chinese shopping guide.
2、Tapoo
Advantages: there are many varieties, all kinds, formal official stores and guaranteed quality.
3. Pruz
Advantages: Specializing in jewelry, perfume, watches, etc. All kinds of luxury brands include Chanel, Dior, Rolex and Swarovski.
4. Suva traditional market
Suva traditional market is the largest market in the South Pacific. There are not only fresh agricultural products and aquatic products, but also various handicrafts, filled with rows of Fiji wood carvings, straw handicrafts and rich Fiji souvenirs. As the most important market in Suva, it shows tourists a true portrayal of people's daily life in this city. On weekends, people come here to buy goods, and the whole market immediately becomes crowded. The most common vendors in Suva traditional market are a bundle of taro in one hand and a basket of fruit in the other.
Shopping precautions in Fiji
1. In Fiji, you can use a bank card with visa or Mastercar logo. In Fiji, there is a 3%-5% handling fee for credit card swiping. It is recommended to bring enough cash. If you don't exchange US dollars in China, or you don't have enough US dollars on you, you can use UnionPay card to withdraw cash at the local BSP bank in Fiji, and BSP bank will charge the cardholder a cash withdrawal fee of 8 Fiji yuan for each cash withdrawal transaction.
2. Usually, the prices of goods sold in tourist destinations are not low, and some are even much higher than the market price. When shopping abroad, consumers should be alert to the persuasion of tour guides, the publicity of merchants and verbal promises. Before buying valuables, consumers should do their homework in advance, fully understand whether the product features meet their own needs, and avoid impulsive consumption. After shopping, you should also take the initiative to ask for shopping vouchers and take precautions in advance so as to protect your rights afterwards.
3. In the process of traveling and shopping, if consumers find that merchants or tour guides have behaviors that damage consumers' legitimate rights and interests, such as hard buying and hard selling, fraudulent consumption, they should collect evidence of damage to relevant rights and interests in time to avoid confrontation and take the initiative to defend their rights according to law. If necessary, ask China's overseas agencies for assistance, or immediately complain to the National Tourism Administration or the China Consumers Association after returning to China.
The above is a shopping guide for Fiji tourism organized by colorful holidays for you. Have a nice holiday in Fiji.