Woodbury Commons, a popular shopping destination in New York, features more than 220 outlets of world-famous brands. This weekend, CCIP exchange visitors took a bus to Woodbury to shop for themselves, friends, and relatives.

There are varieties of brands to accommodate any shopper's wants and/or budget. Also, the stores are outdoors; thus, it's more comfortable to walk around than common malls.

"The choices and deals are brilliant! The price for the same goods is much cheaper than that in Manhattan," Holly expressed in excitement. "Although it took around two hours to drive here, the trip was worthwhile."

After one day's shopping, the exchange visitors were exhausted but content.

"The discounts are irresistible; I can't help buying. Maybe I'll have to tighten my belt next month," said Constance, a visiting scholar from the Macau University of Science and Technology, whose hands were full of shopping bags.