Beijing is the only mainland Chinese city selected as one of the top 15 shopping capitals in the world.
What to buy?
Beijing is the capital of China and also a trading center for various products in China. Cloisonne, jade, silk embroidery, and other crafts have a long history. Folk handicrafts, such as clay figurines, Peking Opera masks, kites, Paper Cuttings, are of good quality and low price. Tourists can purchase these specialty products as gifts for family and friends.
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Where to buy?
Beijing has over a hundred large and medium-sized shopping malls. Wangfujing Street, Qianmen Dashilan, and Xidan Commercial Street are traditional commercial districts in Beijing. International Trade Mall, Oriental Xintiandi and Zhongguancun Square are the three most famous shopping places in Beijing. The antique city of Liulichang or Panjiayuan has various types of antiques. Xiushui Street and Yaxiu Clothing Wholesale Market sell various types of clothing.
Xidan Joy City (西单大悦城） integrates shopping, catering, and entertainment, gathering various brands. The shopping mall has a large space, with 2 floors underground and 10 floors above ground. In addition to various clothing and leather goods stores, various food restaurants are also located on the B1, B2, and 6-8 floors. The 10th floor is the Capital Cinema, which is very convenient for dining and watching movies when tired.
Address: No. 131 A, Xidan North Street (near Xidan Station on Metro Lines 1 and 4)
Tel: 010-83366588
Official website: http://www.xdjoycity.com/
Business hours: 10:00-22:00 throughout the year
Beijing Department Store(北京市百货大楼） is located in the central area of Wangfujing Street and is the first large-scale department store invested and built by the state in the history of New China. It is known as the "first store in New China" and can be regarded as the pioneer level shopping mall. Nowadays, the old store has undergone a facelift, with multiple well-known brands of clothing, cosmetics, etc. stationed, making it worth visiting.
Address: 255 Wangfujing Street (opposite Dong'an Market)
Tel: 010-65126677
Official website: http://www.wfj.com.cn/bjbh
Business hours: 10:00-22:00 throughout the year
Yansha Outlets Shopping Center (燕莎奥特莱斯)consists of three buildings: A, B, and C, mainly operating discount stores for major brands, attracting many people to come and buy here. Especially during holidays and seasonal changes, discounts are greater and the cost-effectiveness is quite high. However, the styles of discount stores are generally outdated, and the number selection is also limited, requiring patient searching.
Address: No. 9 East Fourth Ring South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tel: 010-67395678; 010-67395803; 010-87386666
Official website: http://www.yanshaoutlets.com/
Business hours: 10:00-22:00