BEIJING — Despite growing frugality among Chinese consumers, tourists in the capital are readily splurging on souvenir refrigerator magnets with price tags approaching $40.
Intricate, pricey fridge magnets depicting cultural artifacts draw crowds of tourists
Gift shop magnets with intricate layered structures, LED lights and augmented reality features are popular at souvenir shops in China. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
TOMOKO WAKASUGI
September 6, 2025 09:47 JST