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Shopping In Beijing

Love to shop? When you think of China, do you think of silk, jade, cloisonné, pearls, carpets, art, antiques, and clothing? Like to bargain? Want to learn how? Or do you prefer fixed-price goods? Whatever you are looking to buy, Beijing has it.



Beijing is a superior shopping destination. Offering a wide variety of shopping opportunities, from street markets to huge new malls full of famous brand names; there is almost nothing that you can't buy in Beijing. It is practically impossible to list all the shopping opportunities. This is just a sampling of some of the better known places. All of them are within close proximity to many of the sights you will want to see in Beijing. If you have heard about another store or mall that you would like to go to, we can arrange that also. If there is something specific you want to buy, just let us know.   

Wangfujing Street, Beijing's Premier Shopping District

Yuanlong Silk City:  Yuanlong Silk is one of the most famous silk stores in Beijing. Here you are able to buy very high quality silk cloth, clothes, silk comforters, and silk rugs. There are tailors on the premise. You might want to consider having them sew you a tailor-made Chinese Qipao.

Panjiayuan Market:  Also known as the Dirt Market, Panjiayuan is only open on weekends. This huge open-air market has everything from antiques, Chinese traditional art, calligraphy, Cultural Revolution memorabilia, posters, to Buddha statues, jewelry, ceramics and carpets. It is definitely the place to go if you are looking for some unusual gifts. Come early in the morning for the best selection of goods. Bargaining can be fun here.

Silk Marke :  Originally an open-air market right outside the American Embassy, the Silk Market has been moved to a six-story building near its original location. It has a countless number of stands selling silk, clothes, suitcases, T-shirts, tea sets, and almost anything else you can imagine. Difficult to bargain here now, but it is fun to try.

Hongqiao Pearl Market:  This is one of the most famous and popular markets for the locals in Beijing. It is also frequented by many foreign and Chinese celebrities. Hongqiao Market is one of the best place to buy high quality Chinese pearls at very affordable prices. Of course, if pearls are not on your shopping list, there are also plenty of other inexpensive and interesting goods on the lower floors. If you are interested in bringing home some toys, kites, etc. for your young family members; try Toys City, the building directly behind the main building. Bargaining is almost an art here.

Sanlitun Yashow Clothing:  Five floors of virtually anything you might need or want, this store is a favorite with expats and visitors. If you are looking for shoes, purses, suitcases, coats, jewelry, or toys, this is the place you might want to try. Tailors can be found on the third floor. Bargaining is expected here.

Liulichang:  A charming street, with the feel of old Beijing, it has clusters of antiques, art, books, and calligraphy stores. Less crowded than many shopping areas, Liulichang is a great place to wander through curio shops, ink and brush stores, and art studios. Bargaining is necessary, but more relaxed than many other markets.

Wangfujing:  Essentially downtown Beijing, this is the premier shopping street. A short distance from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, Wangfujing is a pedestrian-only shopping street, Definitely a favorite with locals and tourists alike; it is a mixture of large, Western-style malls, full of shopping opportunities, and smaller traditional stores. It might be considered as a shoppers' heaven. Not a place to bargain, it is still a great place to stroll, window-shop, eat, and people-watch. Try Donganmen Night Market for a look at some exotic snacks. 

New Qianmen Market :  Qianmen Dajie is the oldest traditional market street in Beijing and is located directly south of Tian'anmen Square and Qianmen Gate. Renovated for the Olympics, Qianmen Market Street (Qianmen Dajie) has a history of over 500 years. An east-west lane opening on the western side of Qianmen is the famous Dashilan Jie. Many of the shops here are hundreds of years old, and are a good place to shop for silk, Chinese medicine, and other traditional Chinese goods. Consider eating at one of the famous, old restaurants. 

Wangfujing Shopping Street and Night Food Market

Wangfujing Street

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Xindongan Department Store, Wangfujing Street

Many of Beijing's most important sites are found near Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. After a day of sight-seeing, you might be in the mood for a little shopping or an interesting meal. Wangfujing Street is a good choice for both. Located just a short, ten-minute walk from the Forbidden City, Wangfujing Street has shopping malls and traditional shops. There is also a large variety of restaurants and an interesting snack street.

Wangfujing Street has a history of over 700 years. The first residences built here were that of aristocrats and princesses. An important sweet water well was also located on this street. The name of the street came about as a combination of Wangfu (meaning aristocratic residence) and jing (meaning well). Wangfujing Street has also been an important commercial street for hundreds of years.

Looking South, Across the Street From Oriental Plaza

Pedestrian friendly, Wangfujing Street is Beijing's premier shopping street. New malls stand side by side age-old shops. Try Sun Dong'an Plaza at the north end of the street and Oriental Plaza on the south, if you are looking for modern shopping malls carrying the latest in world-famous brands. Stroll Wangfujing Street, checking out the small, specialized stores that have been selling good here for more than 100 years.  

Oriental Plaza, Wangfujing Street

If you are getting hungry, or just want a snack, Wangfujing Street is a great place to eat. Street vendors selling traditional snacks are just a few feet away from Starbucks. Several famous old restaurants can be found here, as well as restaurants offering foods from a variety of different countries.

Taking a Break

Soaking Up the Atmosphere

If you are a bit adventurous in your eating, try Donganmen Night Market. While many of the snacks can be considered quite exotic, there are plenty of things to try for the less adventuresome. If you are looking for western fast-food, like Pizza Hut and KFC, you will find them inside the mall.

Food Vendor, Donganmen Night Market

Sugar Spun Hawthorne

Starfish on a Skewer

Exotic Snacks

Wangfujing Street is definitely an evening destination. The malls are open, the restaurants are crowded with people socializing, and the street itself is filled with lights and activity. The glitter of the night makes all of this a great place for people watching. And, then again, you might want to join in. It's all in fun!

St. Joseph's Cathedral (East Church)

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