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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.
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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, it 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 Market: Originally an open-air market right outside
the American Embassy, it has been moved to a five-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. It is the best place for you 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beijing
Journey Travel Agency
China Tour Operator
No.45, Fuxingmennei St., Xicheng District,
Beijing, China
Telephone: 0086-10-87323052
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