Beijing Shopping
Beijing is one of the world’s top 15 shopping capitals, which boasts over hundreds of large and medium shopping malls. The Wangfujing Street, Qianmen Dashilan and Xidan Commercial Street are the traditional business districts of Beijing while the China World Shopping Mall, Oriental Plaza and Zhongguancun Plaza are the new commercial giants.
If you are interested in Chinese antiques, please head to the Liulichang Cultural Street or the Panjiayuan Antique Market. If you have a soft spot for the beautiful clothes, please do not miss the Xiushui Street and Yaxiu Clothing Wholesale Market. Cloisonne, jade articles and silk embroidery are the favorite of overseas tourists. The folk handicrafts like clay figures, facial masks of Peking Opera, kites, paper cutting are all wonderful presents for friends.
Wangfujing Shopping Street (王府井大街)
Location: It stretches from Art Galley in the north to the Changan Street in the South
How to get to: Take bus No.103, 104, 420 or Metro Line 1 to Wangfujing Stop
Recommended Shops: Beijing Department Store, Beijing APM, China Time-honored Brand Shops
Introduction: Wangfujing is a world famous century-old street where the historical and modern elements enhance each other’s beauty. Stroll around the pedestrian street and experience the authentic atmosphere of Beijing.
Xidan Commercial District (西单商业圈)
Location: Between Gangwashi and the intersection of Xidan Street
How to get to: Take bus No.22, 37, 47, 105, 109, 826 or subway line1 and get off at Xidan Stop
Recommended Shops: Chungyu Department Store, Xidan Market, Grand Pacific Department Store
Introduction: This is the most dynamic commercial district in Beijing and the shopping paradise for young people.
Qianmen Street (前门大街)
Location: from Zhengyang Gate to Temple of Heaven Road
How to get to: take bus No.17, 22. 120 or metro line 2
Introduction: After one year’s reparation, this ancient street reappear its bustling scene.
Dashilan (大栅栏)
How to get to: take bus No.2, 20, 71, 120, 729
Recommended Shops: Beijing Zhang Yi Yuan Tea House, Beijing Tongrentang, Ruifuxiang
Introduction: This is one of the oldest and best-known downtown streets and commercial districts in Beijing. It is about 300 meters long. The street is extraordinarily bustling all day long.
Liulichang Cultural Street (琉璃厂文化街)
Location: outside the Heping Gate
How to get to: take metro line 2 and get off at Heping Gate Station; take bus nO.7, 14, 15, 66 to Liulichang Stop
Introduction: The renowned Liulichang Cultural Street is located in the outside of Heping Gate, stretching from Nanbei Liuxiang in the west to the Yanshou Street in the east. This 800-meter long street is a must when you travelling Beijing, if you are interested in the curios, calligraphy, painting or other artwork of China.