Department Stores

Beijing APM

Address: 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 6528 1788
Open: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. (Sunday–Thursday), 9 a.m.–10 p.m. (Friday, Saturday)
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station

Beijing New World Shopping Centre

Address: 3 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District
Tel: +86 10 6708 0055
Open: 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 2, Chongwenmen Station

China World Shopping Mall

Address: 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6505 2288
Open: 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Guomao Station

Fulllink Plaza

Address: 18 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6588 1997
Open: 10:30 a.m.– 9:30 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 2, Chaoyangmen Station

Ginza Mall

Address: 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 5139 6000
How to get there: Subway Line 2, Dongzhimen Station

Joy City

Address: 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District
Tel: +86 10 6612 9999
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Xidan Station

Landao Mansion

Address: 8 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 8563 4422
How to get there: Bus 109, 846, 855

Lufthansa Youyi Shopping Center

Address: 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6465 1188
Open: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
How to get there: Bus 701, 707, 909

New World Department Store

Address: Building A, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 5960 3999
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Dawanglu Station

Parkson Shopping Centre

Address: 101 Fuxingmennei Dajie, Xicheng District
Tel: +86 10 6653 6688
Open: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Fuxingmen Station

SCITECH Plaza

Address: 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6512 4488
Open: 9:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Jianguomen Station

Shin Kong Place

Address: A6 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6530 5888
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Dawang Lu Station

Seasons Place

Address: 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District
Tel: +86 10 6622 0888
How to get there: Take Subway Line 1 and take off at Fuxingmen, then go north for 300 metres from Exit A

Sogo

Address: 8 Xuanwumenwai Dajie, Xuanwu District
Tel: +86 10 6310 3388
Open: 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 2, Xuanwumen Station

The Gate City Mall

Address: 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District
Tel: +86 10 8248 6688

The Malls at Oriental Plaza

Address: 1 Dong Chang’an Jie, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 8518 6969
Open: 9 a.m.–10 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station

The Place

Address: A9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6506 0123
How to get there: Take Subway Line 1 and take off at Yong’anli, then go north along Dongdaqiao Lu for 5 minutes.

Zhongguancun Plaza Shopping Mall

Address: 15 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District
Tel: +86 10 5986 3030

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Discount Brand Markets

Hongqiao Pearl Market

Also known as the Pearl Market, the store offers the enthusiastic shopper more than most could wish for. Fill your basket full with pearls, bespoke jewellery, jade, arts and crafts, toys, antiques and clothing, but also modern electronic goods, camera memory cards, clocks, watches, or all kinds of other interesting goods.

Address: 16 Hongqiao Lu, Chongwen District
Open: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tel: +86 10 6713 3354
How to get there: Subway Line 5, Tiantan Dongmen Station (Gate B)

Tianya Hongqiao Market

Address: No 136, Fahuasi, Chongwen District
Tel: 8766 7125/27/28
Open: 8:30 a.m. –7:30 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 5, Tiantan Dongmen Station (Gate B)

Hongqiao Toy Market

Address: No 136, Fahuasi, Chongwen District
Tel: 6711 7499
Open: 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 5, Tiantan Dongmen Station (Gate B)

Silk Street

The old Silk Alley was the treat of all treats for bargain-hunting tourists. Today, development in the area has made way for bigger and brighter things: one of which is the new Silk Street, with many of the traders and wares of the old alley now spread out over three floors of this comfortable, safe new building on Beijing's main drag.

As before, the Silk Street offers great values on fine cashmere and silk of all types, with designer labels available at knock-down prices. The Silk Street keeps respectable hours, so beat the rush and get there early. Nearby shopping malls offer plenty of places to rest, sip designer coffee or catch a quick bite.

Address: 8 Xiushui Dongjie, Chaoyang District
Open: 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tel: +86 10 5169 9003
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Yong’anli Station

Tongli

Opened in 2003, the Tongli Studio is a complex combining novel boutiques, restaurants, bars, and galleries. High-quality artistic wares are its major attractions. Just tell your driver: "Sanlitun jiuba jie"

Address: Sanlitun Bar Street, Chaoyang District, behind the 3.3 Clothing Market on Sanlitun Bar Street
Tel: +86 10 6417 6668

Yashow Market

Also of interest to bargain hunters in Beijing, the Yashow Market is a big draw for the tourist with some bucks to spend and some serious shopping to do. Centrally located, Yashow is surrounded by the bars, restaurants and cafes of the Sanlitun area, the most popular eating and drinking area for tourists in the city.

The market itself offers every imaginable article of clothing. If it’s on the market, Yashow will have it – or a version of it at the very least. Try shoes in the basement, custom-fitted suits on the third, and fashion clothes for young and old on the floors in between. Luggage and hats can also be found in the basement.

Address: 58 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District
Open: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tel: +86 10 6416 8945

3.3 Clothing Market

Address: 33 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6417 3333
Open: 11a.m.–11p.m.

77th Street Plaza

Address: B2-3/F, Xidan Cultural Plaza, 180 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District
Tel: +86 10 6608 7177, 7877
Open: 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Xidan Station

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Duty Free Shops

Beijing Downtown Duty Free Shop
Add: West of Huawei Bridge, Dongsanhuan Nanlu, inside the Beijing Curio Market, Chaoyan district

Beijing International Airport Commercial and Trading Co. Duty Free Shop
Add: Departure lounge of the Capital International Airport

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Century-old Shops

Qianmen Area

Liulichang Area

Xidan Area

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Antiques & Arts

Beijing Curio City

Asia’s biggest curio arts and crafts trade centre, the Beijing Curio City is a four-storey complex that houses scores of kitsch and curio shops and a few furniture vendors. The market specializes in antique pottery, paintings from China and other countries, bone carvings, antique furniture, antique carpets, antique timepieces, pearls and jade. Many of the dealers are themselves connoisseurs and curio collectors.

Address: 27 Dong Sanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6773 6003
How to get there: Buses 28, 300, 368

Chaowai Furniture Warehouse

Facing the Panjiayuan Market, the Chaowai Furniture Warehouse features various styles of furniture, including decorative items like traditional Chinese vases and statues.

Address: 43 Huawei Beili, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6770 6402
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Guomao Station, then take a taxi, about 15 yuan.

Friendship Store

Provides upscale traditional Chinese goods including silk clothing, jewellery, authentic furniture, quality carpets and handmade rugs.

Address: 17 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6500 3311
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Jianguomen Station

Gaobeidian Classic Furniture Market

Beijing’s largest antique and imitation Chinese furniture market. Old furniture collected from Shanxi and Hebei provinces and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region can be found here. Take a close look at the imitations: their quality will surprise you and save you money.

Address: Gaobeidian Village, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 8576 6356
How to get there: Subway Batong Line, Gaobeidian Station

Gongmei Emporium

The flagship store of Olympic licensed products resides here.

Address: 200 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 6528 8866
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station

Liulichang

Beijing’s best known, most historic cultural street, but it’s also a good place to find antiques and collectibles. Here you can find old Chinese books, traditional paintings and brushes. The best place to get your very own Chinese name seal.

Address: Hepingmenwai Dajie, Xuanwu District
How to get there: Take Subway Line 2 and get off at Hepingmen Station

Panjiayuan Antique Market

Known locally as the Dirt Market (or Sunday Market), this is the place for antiques, arts and crafts and old-style furniture. A fascinating once-in-a-lifetime shopping opportunity, don't forget to haggle! Authentic, dusty, filled with curios, humorous local characters, bustle and noise! Keep a close watch on personal belongings as it can get pretty crowded.

Address: 18 Huaweili, Panjiayuan Lu, Chaoyang District
Open: Saturday and Sunday, Dawn–4 p.m.
Tel: +86 10 8882 2266
How to get there: Take Subway Line 1 and get off at Guomao, then take a taxi for about 15 yuan

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Handicratfs & Jewelry

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Chinese Calligraphy & Painting

Beijing Painting & Calligraphy Shop
Add: 289, Wangfujing Street

Rongbaozhai Art Studio
Add: 19, West Liulichang

Beijing Gong Mei Art World
Add: 200, Wangfujing Dajie

Yanhuang Art Gallery
Add: 9, Huizhonglu, North of Asian Games Village
Tel: 64911046 In addition to the above stores, all hotels above three-star rating have special crafts counters.

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Silk

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Carpet

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Chinese Furniture

Beijing Friendship Store
Add: 17, Jianguomenwai Dajie
Tel: 65003311

White Peacock Arts and Crafts World
Add: Deshengmenwai, Beibinhelu (on the Second Ring Road)
Tel: 62011199

Beijing Chinese Furniture Factory
Add: 64, Yongdingmenwai Dajie
Tel: 67223344

Weiyi Mahogany Furniture City
Add: 37 dongjiaominxiang

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Medicine

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Bookstore

Beijing Books Building

Address: 17 Xi Chang'an Jie, Xicheng District
Tel: +86 10 6607 8477
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Xidan Station

Beijing Foreign Languages Bookstore

Address: 29 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 6512 6922
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station

O2sun Bookstore

Address: S3001 Building B, SOHO New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 8580 2789

Sanlian Taofen Bookstore

Address: 22 Meishuguan Dongjie, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 6400 1122
How to get there: Buses 103, 109, 124, 814, 846

Timezone 8 Bookstore

Address: 798 Art Area, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 8456 0336
How to get there: Bus 401, 420, 909, 991

Wangfujing Bookstore

Address: 218 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 10 6525 2592
How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station

Yansha Books

Address: 4/F, Lufthansa Shopping Centre, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6465 1188
How to get there: Buses 701, 707, 909

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Music Instruments & Audio Systems

Beijing Musical Instrument Shop
Add: 35, Dongsi Xidajie

Hongsheng Musical Instruments City
Add: 225, Wangfujing Dajie

Piano City
Add: East of the Xidan Telegrahp Building

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Seals

Cui Wen Ge Art Seals Shop
Add: 60, Liulichang Dongjie

Capital Seals Workshop
Add: 258, Zhushikou Xiadjie

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Qipao

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Computers/Electronics

Bainaohui Computer Mall

A good place in Central Beijing to pick up all manner of hardware and software, including photographic memory cards, cameras and software. Some great deals can be found on small wireless devices and computer peripherals.

Address: 10 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6599 5912
How to get there: Subway Line 2, Chaoyangmen Station

Hailong Building

The shopping mall that came to define the surrounding area as China’s very own silicon valley. Five stories of hardware, software, parts, second-hand laptops and fully assembled PCs. Generally considered the best place to pick up anything computer related on the mainland.

Address: 1 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District
Tel: +86 10 8266 3868
How to get there: Buses 302, 332, 808, 320, 716

Top Electronics City

The largest electronics market in Beijing with more than 1,700 small shops. Reliable after-sale services, too.

Address: 3 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District
Tel: +86 10 826 96841
How to get there: Buses 47, 735, 740, 808, 840, 808

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Supermarkets

Auchan

Address: 117 Xi Sihuan Beilu, Haidian District
Tel: +86 10 8847 3366

Carrefour

Address: 186 Litang Lu, Changping District
Tel: +86 10 8481 2903

Address: 48 Jiukeshu Xilu, Tongzhou District
Tel: +86 10 5167 8911

Address: Zhongguancun Plaza, Haidian District
Tel: +86 10 5172 1516

Address: 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 5190 9500

Address: 11 Maliandao, Xuanwu District
Tel: +86 10 6332 2155, ext. 92

Address: 15 Fangchengyuan, Fangzhuang, Fengtai District
Tel: +86 10 6760 9911

Address: Fangyuan Mansion, A56 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District
Tel: +86 10 8836 2729, ext. 8000

Address: B6 Bei Sanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 8460 1013

Jenny Lou's

Address: West Gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6501 6249

Address: 6 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 6461 6928

Address: 4 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District
Tel: + 86 10 8569 0626

Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart Supercenter Beijing Xuanwumen Branch
Address: 28 Xuanwumenwai Dajie, Xuanwu District
Tel: +86 10 5873 3666

Wal-Mart Supercenter Beijing Zhichun Road Branch
Address: Basement One, Ground Floor and First Floor, 4th Mansion, A48 Zhichun Lu, Haidian District
Tel: +86 10 5873 3666, or 800 990 1122 (Free)

Wal-Mart Supercenter Beijing Jianguo Road Branch B
Address: Basement One & Basement Two, Block B, Beijing Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District
Tel: +86 10 5960 3566 or 5960 3516

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