Beijing Weekend
By Lin Shujuan

Keeping memories of cherished moments in a structured way can help them to last a lifetime.

Flip Photo Album

The silver-plated polyester plastic flip photo album holds fifty 4" x 6" photos. Engraving the album makes it extra special. Measures 6.5" x 7.75" x 3".

Price: 79 yuan (US$9.6)

Ikea, Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Madian, Haidian District

Revolving photo frame

Why keep your favourite photos hidden away in an album? A unique design features six 4" x 6" frames which place a pair of snapshots back to back. You can also make arrangements of smaller photos and mementos within the frame.

Displays 12 pictures.

Price: 99 yuan (US$12)

Ikea, Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Madian, Haidian District

Natural wood frames

Light natural colour frames of solid wood will highlight your treasures. Hanging loops and easel stands offer a full range of display options.

Price: 9 yuan (US$1.08) for a 4" x 6" frame and 5 yuan (US 60 cents) for an easel

Ikea, Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Madian, Haidian District

Picture holders

Pictures can be fixed on each holder based on a granite piece. Just make your own collage.

Price: 29 yuan (US$3.6)

Ikea, Beisanhuan Zhonglu, Madian, Haidian District

Natural paper pocket album

With a textured mulberry paper cover, the album holds horizontal or vertical prints up to 4" x 6", plus panoramic up to 4" x 12" vertically. Clear pockets with natural brown paper background, memo area next to each pocket.

Capacity: 300 Photos

Price: 60 yuan (US$7.2)

Wumei Supermarket, Huixin Xijie and Beisihuan Donglu, Chaoyang District

Wood looks good

This handsome album has been fashioned to look just like a book when closed, and even comes with a page for you to personalize - making it a beloved family heirloom or a thoughtful gift. With room for 200 photos.

Price: 29 yuan (US$3.6)

Dayanjing Photography Processing Shop, Hepingjie Beikou, next to McDonalds and China Movie Association Cinema, Chaoyang District