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For time-honored brands, head to Qianmen Dashilan. For luxury brands, head to Sanlitun, Wangfujing, and Dawang Road. The Zoo sells a lot of foreign goods, and since it's a wholesale market, shopping there can be risky; be cautious when shopping. Nanluoguxiang, Gulou, and Houhai offer unique shops where you can find fresh, innovative products. Xidan is a shopping paradise for young people. If you're interested in antiques, head to Panjiayuan Flea Market, adjacent to Beijing's largest glasses market. Zhongguancun is known as Beijing's Silicon Valley, but counterfeit goods are rampant, so be mindful.
Wangfujing Pedestrian Street boasts over a century of history. Stretching 800 meters, it's lined with hundreds of shops of all sizes, making it an ideal destination for sightseeing and shopping in Beijing. Famous shopping malls include the Department Store, New Dong'an Market, Oriental Plaza, Arts and Crafts Building, New China Children's Products Store, and Wangfujing Xinhua Bookstore, offering a diverse selection of international brands. Other popular businesses include Ruifuxiang, China Photography, and Silian Hair Salon.
Transportation: Take bus No. 103, 111, 202, 211, or 614 and get off at the Art Museum Station; take bus No. 10, 41, 59, 90, 99, 104 express, or No. 120, 126, 203, 205, or 420 and get off at Wangfujing Station; or take Metro Line 1 and exit at Wangfujing Station Exit A.
Qianmen Street, stretching from the Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower in the north to Tiantan Road in the south, is home to many time-honored Beijing establishments, including Bianyifang Roast Duck, Liubiju Pickle Garden, Yueshengzhai Cooked Food, Ruifuxiang Silk, and Nei Liansheng Cloth Shoes. Dashilan, to the west of Qianmen Street, is one of Beijing's most historic markets, where you can buy traditional handicrafts and experience the life of Beijing's bygone era.
Transportation: Take bus No. 2, 20, 48, 59, 66, 69, 71, 120, 201, 203, 626, 729, Special No. 7 or Special No. 11 and get off at Dashilan Station, or take Subway Line 2 and exit at Qianmen Station Exit C.
Nanluoguxiang stretches approximately 800 meters, stretching from Gulou East Street in the north to Di'anmen East Street in the south. It boasts eight hutongs on each side, forming a well-developed hutong pattern. Today, Nanluoguxiang is home to numerous bars, small restaurants, and specialty shops. "Guoke" Restaurant is famous for its homemade lamb kebab pizza and Kung Pao chicken pizza, while Wenyu Cheese Shop boasts endless lines. The costumes in "Band-Aid 8" feature design elements inspired by 1980s Beijing.
Transportation:
To get to the North Exit: Take bus No. 107, 124, 204, or 635 and get off at Baochao Hutong Station; take bus No. 107, 124, or 204 and get off at Xiaojingchang Station; or take Metro Line 6 and get off at Nanluoguxiang Station.
To get to the South Exit: Take bus No. 13, 60, 118, 612, or 623 and get off at Luoguxiang Station; take bus No. 104, 108, 113, 201, 612, or 758 and get off at Beibingmasi Station. Go west past Dongmianhua Hutong and you will find the
Yandaixie Street, named for its resemblance to a pipe, is located northeast of Shichahai and Qianhai. It is a commercial pedestrian street steeped in traditional culture. Starting from Di'anmenwai Street in the east, it runs northeast to southwest. Turning southwest, you'll see "Yinding Guanshan," one of the eight famous scenic spots in Yanjing.
Transportation: Take bus No. 5, 60, 82, 90, 107, 124, 204, 210, or 635 and get off at Gulou Station, or take Subway Line 2, Gulou Street Station, Exit B, and walk 1 km south.
Xidan Commercial Street is arguably Beijing's busiest commercial street, stretching from Xuanwumen in the south to Lingjing Hutong in the north. Most of the shopping malls in this district feature youthful and fashionable elements, attracting a large number of young people. Recommended shopping malls include Xidan Joy City, Zhongyou Department Store, Xidan Shopping Mall, Grand Pacific Department Store, and Capital Times Department Store. Besides large shopping malls, Pearl Mall, New Generation Mall, and 77th Street are mostly retail stores, offering a wide variety of unique small items where bargaining is encouraged.
Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 and get off at Xidan Station
Sanlitun has become synonymous with fashion and trend. It's home to Adidas' largest global brand center and the first Apple Store in China. In addition to numerous flagship stores, it also boasts a wealth of innovative and cutting-edge designer brands. When you visit Sanlitun, prepare to embark on an artistic shopping adventure.
Transportation: Take Metro Line 10 to Tuanjiehu Station and exit A, or take Bus No. 113, 115, 406, 416, 431, 701, or 758 and get off at Sanlitun Station.
Dawang Road is located 1 km east of China World Trade Center. Famous shopping destinations include Wanda Plaza, New World Department Store, Walmart, Shin Kong Place, and China Central Place. The Wanda Cinema in Wanda Plaza is a five-star cinema that frequently hosts film premieres. Shin Kong Place is a very upscale shopping destination in Beijing, home to many high-end brands and high prices. China Central Place is home to MUJI's flagship store in China, offering a comfortable shopping environment.
Transportation: Take bus No. 30, 31, 486, 502, 605, 608, 621, 677, 973, 976, 984, 985, or 988 to Bawangfen North Station, or take Metro Line 1 to Dawang Road Station, Exit A.
The Zoo Clothing Market primarily focuses on wholesale, serving as a source of goods for many Taobao vendors. It's a popular destination for students and women who enjoy bargain hunting. As a wholesale market, its hours are generally from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Trying on clothes is not permitted, and most vendors refuse returns or exchanges. While prices are low, quality varies, so a discerning eye is essential for shopping at the Zoo. Julong's underground mall primarily sells foreign trade goods, while floors 4-6 of Tianle Mall offer high-end products.
Transportation: Take bus No. 27, 87, 105, 107, 111, 206, 209, 319, 347, 360, 362, 534, 563, 608, 614, 632, 697, 714, Special Bus No. 4, Yuntong No. 104, Yuntong No. 105, Yuntong No. 106, Yuntong No. 205 and get off at Zoo Station, or take Metro Line 4 and exit at Zoo Station Exit C.
Xiushui Street was once a narrow, nearly 300-meter-long alleyway lined with small, individually owned shops selling mostly clothing, accessories, and silk fabrics, a popular destination for foreigners. Today, the new Xiushui Street, built adjacent to the original market, boasts three underground floors and five above-ground levels, preserving the original market's merchandise mix, distinctive streetscape, and bargain-hunting charm.
Transportation: Take bus No. 1, 9, 43, 99, 120, 126, 205, 403, 639, 640, 666, 673, 728, or 804 and get off at Ritan Road Station, or take Subway Line 1 and exit at Jianguomen Station Exit B.
Zhongguancun Electronics Street is China's most renowned electronics distribution center, home to Silicon Valley Electronics City, Dinghao Electronics Mall, and Hailong Electronics City. It's a haven for digital electronics, housing nearly every brand name. Games, tools, music, and other CDs are all available.
Transportation: Take Subway Line 4, Zhongguancun Station, Exit A
Hailed as "the essence of nine markets concentrated in one street," Liulichang Cultural Street boasts over 200 years of history. Located on South Xinhua Street outside Beijing's Hepingmen Gate, it stretches approximately 1 kilometer east-west. The street, a winding, quaint, and elegant street, artistically recreates the alluring charm of a bygone cultural street. Lu Xun visited Liulichang over 400 times during his time in Beijing.
Transportation: Take bus No. 7, 14, 15, 66 or 70 and get off at Liulichang Station, or take subway Line 2 and exit at Hepingmen Station C2.
Located at the southeast corner of Beijing's Third Ring Road, the Beijing Panjiayuan Flea Market is the largest flea market in China, open four days a week from Thursday to Sunday. It sells a wide variety of cultural relics, including calligraphy and paintings, study treasures, porcelain, and wooden furniture. Shilihe Market's most eye-catching feature is its ornamental fish market, while the Baoguo Temple Cultural Market boasts numerous stalls and a diverse selection of goods.
Transportation:
Panjiayuan: From Tiananmen Square (a must-see destination for everyone), take bus No. 99 (bound east) to Panjiayuan Bridge West Station.
Shilihe Tianjiao Market: Take bus No. 107 from Panjiayuan and go south for two stops to Shilihe Bridge South Station. Then cross the East Third Ring Road and you will arrive.
Baoguo Temple: From Tiananmen Square, take bus No. 10 (heading west) and get off at Baoguo Temple Station