Modern Shopping Centres in Beijing

Don't be dismayed. Shopping in Beijing is just like at home, with a few twists and turns. Of course, a good rule of thumb is not to set your expectations too high. Obviously, the local Beijinger will have experienced incredible changes to what's on offer, and over the last number of years brand awareness will have grown nationwide. But as with all things in China, expect Chinese characteristics. And remember: haggle!

Modern Shopping Centres

Beijing's fast-growing modern retailing scene offers even the fussiest shopaholic just about anything they could possibly want.

The China World Shopping Mall brings together high-end boutiques in which you will find the latest fashions from around the world. Shoes, qipaos, evening dresses, casual wear… it is all here, along with plenty of eating options. With its location next to a subway and offices, it is a firm favourite in town.

The conveniently located Lufthansa Shopping Centre brings together everything from make-up, clothing outlets and shoe stores under one roof. Follow the escalators upwards and you will find it also stocks just about anything you could ever need for the kitchen, furniture, stationery and Chinese-style mementoes. Look out for bars, restaurants and a supermarket downstairs.

The Pacific Shopping Centre in the Sanlitun area of town is another large, spacious mall whose aim is to provide for your every need. That takes in a large cosmetics department, several floors of clothing for men, women and children and all sorts of household accessories and restaurants catering for every taste.

Aside from its enormous size, the first impression of The Malls at Oriental Plaza near bustling Wangfujing is the sheer diversity of goods on offer. Whether you are window-shopping for the latest fashion, stocking up on sports gear or on the lookout for a state-of-the-art computer, chances are you will find it here. As you'd expect, there is no shortage of eating options too. Look out to for one of the best selections of wedding rings in town.

The embarrassment of retail riches is continued at the plush Beijing One World Department Store whose spacious interior offers even the choosiest shopper top line brands from which to choose. Chinese and foreign name brands and stylish, high-end products are amongst the highlights.

Beijing Fulllink Plaza in Chaoyangmen offers well-ordered outlets stocking everything from high fashion to casual and formal gear as well as plenty of jewellery to browse. A Park'n Shop outlet and a Watsons on the ground floor makes it an excellent one-stop shop for the busy urbanite.

The Beijing New World Shopping Centre is a mall with a twist. Many swear by its extensive range of high-end cosmetics and a popular membership programme offers rewards based on the amount you spend. Clothing, household goods and a basement grocery complete the picture. All of this is located inside a stylish-looking building.

Gifted with European and Japanese boutiques that you will, perhaps, struggle to find elsewhere in the city, Sogo is particularly popular amongst young office ladies for its fashions and regular discounts, plus its convenient location close to a subway. A well-stocked food court is another major draw. And children love the SEGA World section.

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China World Shopping Mall

国贸商城

Add: 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

Tel: (010) 6505-2288

Open: 9am-9:30pm

Lufthansa Shopping Centre

燕莎友谊商城

Add: 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District

Tel: (010) 6465-1188

Open: 9am-10pm

Pacific Shopping Centre

北京太平洋百货盈科店

Add: Pacific Plaza, Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District

The Malls at Oriental Plaza

东方新天地

Add: 1 Dongchangan Jie

Tel: (010) 8518-8888 ext. 2862

Fax: 8518-6220

Email: marketing@orientalplaza.com

Beijing One World Department Store

世都百货

Add: 99 Wangfujing Dajie

Open: 10am-10pm

Fulllink Plaza

丰联广场

Add: 18 Chaowai Dajie, Chaoyang District

Beijing New World Shopping Centre

北京新世界商场

Add: 3 Chongwai Dajie, Chongwen District

Sogo

崇光百货

Add: 52 Xuannei Dajie, Xuanwu District