There are plenty of Mega-malls, shopping streets, and the remaining open-air markets in Beijing makes shopping more esiaer than it used to be.
You will find some selected shopping scenes below.
ANTIQUES
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Guang Han Tang | CHAOYANG | Tibetan trunks,
antique carpets, and rosewood furniture |
Caochangdi
010-84567943. www.guanghantang.com |
| Panjiayuan Jiuhuo
Shichang |
CHAOYANG | antiques, second hand items |
ART, CONTEMPORARY
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Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Chinese Contemporary | CHAOYANG | features the works of China’s most prominent contemporary artists. |
798 Dashanzi Art District.
010-84562421. www.chinesecontemporary.com |
| Courtyard Annex | CHAOYANG | featuring contemporary
Chinese art is well worth a visit, |
155 Nangao Rd., Caochangdi. 010- Downtown 53 Donganmen 010- www.courtyardgallery.com |
| Red Gate Gallery | CHAOYANG | No. 2 Jiuxianqiao Road and Dongbianmen
Watchtower. 010-64381005 or 010-6528-4317 www.redgategallery.com. |
ARTS & CRAFTS
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Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Beijing Central Art Gallery &
Cultural Village |
SHUNYI | oil paintings, and sculptures
by Chinese artists. |
2 Riverville Square, District One, Tianzhu. 010-64508646 www. |
| Panjiayuan Jiuhuo
Shichang |
CHAOYANG | jewelry, ceramics, Cultural Revolution memorabilia, and more. |
|
| Zaoyuang Artifact Shop | XICHENG | high-quality ceramic reproductions endorsed by research fellows from the Forbidden |
2 Zhuzhong Hutong, Jiugulou Dajie. 010- |
CARPETS
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Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Torana | CHAOYANG | genuine hand-woven Tibetan rugs |
Kempinski Hotel.
010-6465 |
CHINESE MEDICINE & PHARMACIES
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Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Beijing International SOS
Clinic |
CHAOYANG | genuine imported pills. | 010-84567943.
www.guanghantang.com |
| Tongren Tang | CHAOYANG | Beijing’s most celebrated Chinesemedicine
pharmacy was established in 1669. |
24 Da Shilan.
010-63030221. |
ELECTRONICS
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Bai Nao Hui | CHAOYANG | selling everything from the tiniest MP3 players to the sleekest digital cameras. |
Chaowai Dajie 10.
010-65995947 Metro: Chaoyang Men, exit B. |
| Zhongguan Cun | CHAOYANG | selling assembled laptops and PCs, as well as independent dealers selling everything from motherboards to wireless headphones. |
1 Zhongguan Cun Dajie.
010-82663838 |
ENGLISH-LANGUAGE BOOKS
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Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Bookworm | CHAOYANG | a cafe, which draws a big expat crowd, carries an excellent selection of contemporary novels, books on China, and popular magazines. |
Building 4, Nansanlitun Lu
010- www.beijingbookworm.com. |
| Charterhouse | CHAOYANG | This bookstore has a nice selection of foreign magazines—Elle, National Geographic, and plenty of home decor monthlies. |
Store B107, The Place. 010-65871328. |
| Wangfujing Foreign Language
Bookstore |
DONGCHENG | Western classics, latest bestsellers, novels and good biographies |
235 Wangfujing Dajie,
Dongcheng Qu. 010-65126903. Metro: Wangfujing, exit A |
FASHION
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Asian Story | CHAOYANG | crammed with flowery,
Chinese-minority inspired shirts and shoes that, paired with blue |
Nali Market.
013911661160. |
| Deal | DONGCHENG | They stock international
special edition shoes by Ice Cream, Nike, and Adidas’ Adicolor |
280 Gu Lou, Dong Dajie. 010-64028262 www.dealkicks.com |
| Exception de Mixmind | CHAOYANG | dresses and coats designed by Ma Ke - a rising star of the Chinese fashion world. |
China World Mall
010-65052268. www.mixmind.com |
| Greese | CHAOYANG | oversize sweaters and
jackets with a muted, classy touch. silver earrings and |
Shop 3005, Ritan Office Building no. 11. 010-85612891 |
| Mushi | CHAOYANG | Puffy, feminine
blouses with both Chinese and French influences |
Store 107 LG Twins Mall, Jianguo Lu.
010-58658093 |
| Plastered
T-Shirts |
DONGCHENG | run by an English/Canadian
husband and wife team sells t-shirts |
61 Nanlouguxiang St.
13910205721 www.plastered.com.cn. |
| Shanghai Tang | CHAOYANG | clothes feature luxurious knits and silks worked into innovative Chinese designs. |
B1/F of the Grand Hyatt Beijing in OrientalPlaza 010-85180898. www.shanghaitang.com. |
CUSTOM-MADE CHINESE FASHION
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Botao Haute Couture | CHAOYANG | innovative designs and luxurious fabrics. |
18 Dongzhimenwai Dajie
(corner of Dongzhimenwai Dajie and 010-64172472 |
| Feng Yun Men | CHAOYANG | can custom embroider a qipao,
the high-collared, tight-fitting traditional |
Shop 1006, Ritan Office Building, 15AGuanghua Lu, east of the south gate of Ritan 010-85630702. |
| Huang Yue | CHAOYANG | whimsical, imperial dresses and coats |
Sanlitun (behind 3.3
Fashion Plaza). 010-64171093. |
| Red Phoenix | CHAOYANG | Tibetan-inspired qipaos can be custom- made by the boutique’s devout Buddhist designer. |
30 Sanlitun Bar Street. 010-64164423 |
| Shanghaixu | DONGCHENG | offers modern twists on familiar
qipaos, like taking typical Chinese |
AA10 Oriental Plaza
010-85186376. |
| Things of the Jing | SHUNYI | pieces incorporate intricate
Chinese design in a way that’s funky enough to stand out, yet subtle |
Kaifa Jie, Xi Baixinzhuang,
Houshayu. 013691513985. www.thingsofthejing.com |
DISCOUNT FASHION
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Nali | CHAOYANG | Though more expensive, the
selections are more distinctive |
store 002, 18 Sanlitún Jiuba Jie. |
| Ritan Office Building | CHAOYANG | high-quality women’s wear excellent selection of dresses and outerwear. |
15A Guanghua Lu, east of the south gate of Ritan Park, next to Schindlers. 010-85619556. |
FOOD MARKETS
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Sanyuanli Market | CHAOYANG | a fabulous place to find fresh
everything. |
Sanyuanli (opposite Jingkelong Supermarket, west of Sanyuan Dongqiao). |
| Xiyuan Wanquan He Shangpin
Shichang |
HAIDIAN | local snacks like hand-cut cold
noodles served with sesame sauce, tofu, and rice noodle wraps. You’ll also Chinese cooking, from Sichuan peppercorns and star anise, to bok choy and fermented duck eggs. |
Caochang Xincun, Xiyuan. 010-62555763. |
GIFTS & SOUVENIRS
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Herborist | DONGCHENG | Chinese traditional medicine | EE05 Oriental Plaza Complexes 010-85186573. |
| Panjiayuan Jiuhuo
Shichang |
CHAOYANG | jewelry, ceramics, Cultural Revolution memorabilia, and more. |
|
| Shengxifu | DONGCHENG | 196 Wangfujing Dajie.
010-65254752 |
|
HOUSEWARES & FURNISHINGS
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Chaowai Furniture Warehouse | CHAOYANG | four-floor emporium of furniture shops, most of the furniture is reproduction and can |
43 Huawei Bei Lu.
010-67706402 |
| Dara | CHAOYANG | Chinesedesigned
furniture with a European touch, plus a range of classy housewares |
17 Gongti Bei Lu.
010-64179365 |
| Gaobeidian Antique Furniture
Village |
CHAOYANG | a 3km (1.8-mile) street
stocked with stores that sell genuine |
Gaobeidian Gujiaju Cun.
The main street is right before |
| MaLiLian Furniture | CHAOYANG | armchairs and ottomans made
by this European expatriate incorporate |
Jianwai SOHO.
013701101406. www.malilian.com. |
JEWELRY
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Fine Jewelers | CHAOYANG | A favorite in the expat community, custom-made jewelry. | A6, Gongti Dong Lu. 010-65927118 |
| Gongmei Dasha | DONGCHENG | large jade store, you’re guaranteed to get the real thing |
200 Wangfujing Dajie.
010-65288866. |
| Hongqiao Pearl Market | CHONGWEN | Pearls are one of the many items sold at this market. Also available are Cultural Revolution sold in every size, shape, and color, |
16 Hongqiao Lu.
010-67133354 |
| Yin Shu + EA West | CHAOYANG | unique, industrial-looking jewelry. This boutique also sells locally-designed sweaters and dresses. |
2 Jiuxianqiao Lu. 010-64373432 |
MARKETS & BAZAARS
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Silk Market | CHAOYANG | paradise for cheap clothes, fake brands | Corner of Jianguomenwai
Dajie and Xiushui Dong Jie. 010-65018811 |
| Panjiayuan Jiuhuo
Shichang |
CHAOYANG | jewelry, ceramics, Cultural Revolution memorabilia, and more. |
South side of
Panjiayuan Lu. |
| Yashow Market | CHAOYANG | grand market for cheap clothes, fake brands, gifts, jades and good tailors | 58 Gongti Bei Lu.
010-64151726 |
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
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Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Tom Lee | DONGCHENG | department store for musical instruments; they pretty much have everything. One cool item is the Freehand Music Pad |
201 Wangfujing Dajie (inside Lisheng Sports Shopping Mall). 010-65256255 |
| Zhiyin Wanli Instruments | DONGCHENG | guitars, basses, and amps. continue west on the main
street for more of |
Southeast corner of Jiaodaokou
intersection. 010-84037683 |
SHOPPING CENTERS & COMPLEXES
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| China World Trade Center
Shopping Mall |
CHAOYANG | items from big-label designer stores like Prada
and Gucci, also some from original Chinese designers |
1 Jianguomenwai Dajie.
010-65052288. www.cwtc.com. |
| The Malls at Oriental Plaza | DONGCHENG | Western-style
consumerism at its best, with everything |
1 Dongchang’an Jie.
| 010-85186363. www.orientalplaza.com. |
SILK, FABRIC & TAILORS
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Dave’s Custom Tailoring | CHAOYANG | This is one of the few
tailors that has high-quality, imported |
104 Kerry Center, 1 Guanghua Lu. 010-85299433 |
| Ruifuxiang | DONGCHENG | longestablished fabric store that once supplied silk to the Qing dynasty royalty. |
5 Da Shilan. 010-63035313 |
| Xiao Fei Tailor & Fabric Shop | CHAOYANG | close to the embassy district, this tailor has developed a loyal following among the diplomatic crowd. The main tailor and her assistants all do |
Building 1-103, 35 Xinyuan
Jie. 010-84551939 |
SPORTING GOODS: CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Decathlon | CHAOYANG | an outlet of the sporty
French retailer. It has everything for |
195 Dongsihuan Zhonglu (corner of Nanmofang Lu and East Fourth Ring Road). 010-87778788 |
| Sanfo | CHAOYANG | fairly priced camping and hiking equipments, gloves, climbing ropes, and clothes. It’s also a great place to get advice on local hiking spots |
1/F JinshiqiaoDasha, Jianguomenwai Da Jie.
010-65079298 |
TEA & TEAPOTS
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Art Space | CHAOYANG | Elegant teapots and cups designed by of Arts Also some original mugs with Cultural Revolution |
B108 3.3 Fashion Plaza, 33
Sanlitun Lu. 010-51365147 |
| Maliandao | XUANWU | Tea shops galore, This is a Chinese clearinghouse for tea, and huge emporiums with hundreds of little stalls line a wide street. |
Ji Shi Fang, 3rd floor, stall 28, just south of the Carrefour Supermarket, 11 Maliandao Lu. 013683045808 |
| Spin Ceramics | CHAOYANG | Modern twists on the classic mug. Everything is a little off-beat and crooked, like tea cups with slight bends and blobshaped |
6 Fangyuan Xilu.
010-64378649 |
| Wuyutai Tea Shop | DONGCHENG | interesting exhibition of tea culture, including a collection of teapots, and a lively teahouse |
186 Wangfujing Dajie.
010-65254961 |
TOYS
|
Name of the Place
|
Area
|
Speciality
|
Address, Contact
|
| Bannerman Toys | DONGCHENG | run by fifth-generation toy-maker, Tang Yujie, is tocked with a delightful collection of figurines, |
38 Guozijian.
010-84047179 www.chinafolkcraft.com |
| Xin Zhong Guo Kid’s Stuff | DONGCHENG | Some commercial China toys, like puzzles and magic tricks, are mixed in with the mainstream stuff. |
168 Wangfujing Dajie.
010-65281774 Metro: Wangfujing. |
