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Beijing Shopping
SHOPPING
IN THE CITY
Shopping in Beijing is quite simply the
answer to almost everything you would wish to purchase. Available in a
broad price range, from really cheap to quite expensive, you will find
almost everything under the sun here - whether real or just a marvelous
fake! If you're after the best products at the best prices in Asia, try
shopping in Beijing and grab a hot deal! It’s fun
shopping in Beijing.
Dongsi
Dongsi, in the north end of Wangfuijng, is a shopping area with both
state and privately owned shops of all sizes. Don’t miss the
Longfu Building, a big departmental store near the Longfu temple that
offers some interesting choices.
Government
Tourist Stores
The Friendship Store at 17 Jiangoumenwai showcases all things typically
Chinese, from jade to silk and jewellery and was at one time the only
store in Beijing to do so with currency exchange and credit card
facilities. Today, there are more government shops, strategically
positioned near the state owned tourist restaurants where tourist
groups congregate for lunch. If you have adequate time set aside for
shopping, these stores are most suitable. They are well staffed and
their range is extensive, from porcelain and ceramic to cloissone,
embroidery, lacquer ware, jade and silk. They have facilities for
exchanging currency, accept credit cards and offer shipping facilities.
Unless your purchases are large, these shops do not entertain
bargaining. Start from here so that you have a good idea of prices and
the quality before you go elsewhere.
Huotong
Area Stores
Shops in this area are almost a hundred years old and are being cleared
to make way for the new Beijing. Catch them before they come down, for
a novel experience in window shopping and browsing.
Qianmen
Dajie
Qianmen Dajie is the five hundred year old main shopping area of the
city, located to the south of Tian’anmen square. For a truly
Chinese experience, step into the huotong (an alley) in Dazlan, running
westward from the north of Quianmen. From Chinese medicine, silk,
clothing and food stores to theatres, these four hundred year old shops
are literally glimpses of Chinese history.
Silver
Street
At Silver Street, you can pick up outfits in the Western style. Running
parallel to Wangfujing Street, it lies one block to the east of this
street.
Xidan
To the north of West Chang’an Avenue is Xidan, another
interesting shopping area. Step into the Xiadan Market, the largest
shop here, recently modernized and manned by friendly and efficient
staff, or browse through the Xidan shopping centre close by for some
novel shopping options.
Ganjiakou
Market
Right next to McDonald’s, near Beijing Zoo, is the Ganjiakou
Market. Stop by to pick up a variety of Asian goods here and
don’t forget to bargain.
Hongqiao
Market
This market, near the Temple of Heaven, in Tiantan Street, is a
veritable treasure trove. You can take your pick from porcelain to
pearls, from clothing to accessories, souvenirs and much more showcased
across the three floors of the main building. Be sure to look at the
antiques behind the pearl stalls. Bargaining is acceptable in Hongqiao
Market.
Liangmahe
About 50 small stores, opposite the Kempinski Hotel on the East Third
Ring Road, make up the Liangmahe Market. There are ceramics, paintings
and antique furniture to choose from. You can also shop at the
warehouses of these furniture shops in other areas. Don’t be
startled by the high prices, you can really beat them down with some
astute bargaining.
Liulichang
Step back in time and browse through the shops in Liulichang, which
were rebuilt in the 1980's to resemble a traditional market place of
the Qing dynasty. Carry home some fine Chinese calligraphy, rare books,
Chinese paintings and art and craft from Liulichang, but unfortunately
bargaining is not encouraged here.
Panjiayuan
Panjiayuan is the antique connoisseur’s delight. At the rear
end of this market are farmers selling authentic antiques from their
villages. Go to Panjiayuan early on a Sunday morning and walk away with
some exotic antiques after some clever bargaining.
Russian
Market
There was a time when the Russians came here in large numbers to buy
clothing to sell back at home, thus giving the Russian Market its name.
Situated on the west side of Ritan Park, the market offers clothing
that is cheap but of very average quality. You cannot find couture here
but a stroll through the Russian market is a novel experience and
bargaining can be fun.
Sanlitun
Market
Sanlitun Market is the black market of Beijing. Here you can find both
the originals and the fakes, right from clothing to accessories, jeans,
shoes, ladies wear and what not. It is also a big hub for
computer-related goods sold at black market rates. Situated at Sanlitun
Lu, in Chaoyang district, close to the north East Embassy area, the
Sanlitun market is like the Silk Market. However, prices here are lower
and you must bargain. Lined with stalls on one side of the street and
restaurants on the other, the Sanlitun Market is relatively less
crowded and you can pick up some good bargains at a leisurely pace.
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