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Shopping2008/06/20
Charles J. Dukes
Service
You will Appreciate You
will love shopping in Beijing,
whether shopping in the upscale boutiques of five-star hotels, the
knick-knack shops at tourist sites, art galleries or antique shops.
It is an adventure not to be missed and a favourite pastime of nearly
everyone in the city. Wangfujing 王府井商业区 Wangfujing Dajie is a bustling pedestrian shopping mall and a place where old and new blend perfectly: it’s a wonderful place just to sit, sip on a cool drink and “people-watch,” because people here come from all across China and from around the world. As one of the oldest shopping streets in Beijing, Wangfujing features many “Time Honoured Brand” stores, most of which are more than 100 years old. International brands, fantastic shops and restaurants, bookstores and an old, refurbished western-styled church epitomize modern Beijing. In the early evening, check out the “snack street” on the north side of Donghuamen Dajie, east of Wangfujing Dajie. Check out Wangfujing’s bookstores to get the latest, best-selling novels, the works of masters of literature from around the world, language books and audio support to read while travelling China’s vast expanses after you leave the capital. How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Subway Station or buses that ply Chang’an Jie.
Xidan Street 西单商业区 The Xidan Commercial Area, north of Xi Chang’an Jie, offers a wide range of shopping options. Xidan has four big shopping centres (the Chung-Yo Shopping Centre, Xidan Shopping Centre, Grand Pacific, Joy City and Maison Mode) and Beijing’s biggest book store, the Beijing Books Building (see its excellent imported books section in the basement area). How to get there: Subway Line 1, Xidan Station
Qianmen-Dashilan Shopping Area 前门-大栅栏商业区 As the oldest commercial street in Beijing, the fortunes of the Qianmen-Dashilan shopping area have reflected the city’s sometimes turbulent history. Many laozihao (Chinese “Time Honoured Brand” businesses) have welcomed customers for generations here. After recent renovation, this centuries-old shopping area is booming once again. How to get there: Subway Line 2, Qianmen Station
Fuchengmen-Fuxingmen Area 阜成门-复兴门商业区 Just outside the Second Ring Road in western Beijing, there’s a multitude of discount markets selling everything from tools to toys. There are some great prices on clothing and small electronics, but haggling is required at every small stall. The biggest and most comprehensive markets in the area are Wantong, Guanyuan and Tianyi. How to get there: Subway Line 2, Fuxingmen or Fuchengmen Station
Hongqiao Pearl Market 红桥市场 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 崇文区红桥路16号（天坛东门对面） 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天雅红桥市场 Tel: 8766 7125/27/28 Open: 8:30 a.m. –7:30 p.m. Address: No 136, Fahuasi, Chongwen District 崇文区法华寺136号 How to get there: Subway Line 5, Tiantan Dongmen Station (Gate B)
Hongqiao Toy Market 红桥天乐玩具市场 Open: 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Tel: 6711 7499 Address: No 136, Fahuasi, Chongwen District 崇文区法华寺136号 How to get there: Subway Line 5, Tiantan Dongmen Station (Gate B)
Silk Street 秀水街 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 朝阳区秀水东街8号 Open: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Tel: +86 10 5169 9003 How to get there: Subway Line 1, Yong’anli Station
Tongli 同里 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 lu.” Address: Sanlitun Bar Street, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯后街 Tel: +86 10 6417 6668 Address: Sanlitun Houjie, Chaoyang District, behind the 3.3 Clothing Market on Sanlitun Bar Street
Yashow Market 雅秀 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 朝阳区工体北路58号 Open: 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Tel: +86 10 6416 8945
3.3 Clothing Market 三点三服装市场 Address: 33 Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯路33号 Tel: +86 10 6417 3333 Open: 11a.m.–11p.m.
77th Street Plaza 77街购物中心 Address: B2-3/F, Xidan Cultural Plaza, 180 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District 西城区西单北大街180号西单文化广场地下二三层 Tel: +86 10 6608 7177, 7877 Open: 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m. How
to get there: Subway Line 1, Xidan Station
Beijing apm 新东安市场 Address: 138 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区王府井大街138号 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 北京新世界商场 Address: 3 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Chongwen District 崇文区崇外大街3号 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 国贸商城 Address: 1 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建外大街1号 Tel: +86 10 6505 2288 Open: 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m. How to get there: Subway Line 1, Guomao Station
Fulllink Plaza 丰联广场 Address: 18 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝外大街18号 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 银座百货 Address: 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东直门外大街48号 Tel: +86 10 5139 6000 How to get there: Subway Line 2, Dongzhimen Station
Joy City 大悦城 Address: 131 Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng District 西城区西单北大街131号 Tel: +86 10 6612 9999 How
to get there: Subway Line 1, Xidan Station
Landao Mansion 蓝岛大厦 Address: 8 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝外大街8号 Tel: +86 10 8563 4422 How to get there: Bus 109, 846, 855
Lufthansa Youyi Shopping Center 燕莎友谊商城 Address: 52 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路52号 Tel: +86 10 6465 1188 Open: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. How to get there: Bus 701, 707, 909
New World Department Store 万达广场新世界彩旋百货 Address: Building A, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路93号院万达广场A座 Tel: +86 10 5960 3999 How to get there: Subway Line 1, Dawanglu Station
Parkson Shopping Centre 百盛购物中心 Address: 101 Fuxingmennei Dajie, Xicheng District 西城区复兴门内大街101号 Tel: +86 10 6653 6688 Open: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. How to get there: Subway Line 1, Fuxingmen Station
SCITECH Plaza 赛特购物中心 Address: 22 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建外大街22号 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 新光天地 Address: A6 Xidawang Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区西大望路甲6号 Tel: +86 10 6530 5888 How to get there: Subway Line 1, Dawang Lu Station
Seasons Place 金融街购物中心 Address: 2 Jinchengfang Jie, Xicheng District 西城区金城坊街2号 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 庄胜崇光百货 Address: 8 Xuanwumenwai Dajie, Xuanwu District 宣武区宣武门外大街8号 Tel: +86 10 6310 3388 Open: 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m. How to get there: Subway Line 2, Xuanwumen Station
Address: 19 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District 海淀区中关村大街19号 Tel: +86 10 8248 6688 The Malls at Oriental Plaza 东方新天地 Address: 1 Dong Chang’an Jie, Dongcheng District 东城区东长安街1号 Tel: +86 10 8518 6969 Open: 9 a.m.–10 p.m. How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station The Place 世贸天阶 Address: A9 Guanghua Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区光华路甲9号 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 中关村广场购物中心 Address: 15 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District 海淀区中关村大街15号 Tel: +86 10 5986 3030 Beijing Curio City 北京古玩城 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 朝阳区东三环南路27号 Tel: +86 10 6773 6003 How to get there: Buses 28, 300, 368
Chaowai Furniture Warehouse 兆佳古典家具市场 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 朝阳区华威北里43号 Tel: +86 10 6770 6402 How to get there: Subway Line 1, Guomao Station, then take a taxi, about 15 yuan.
Friendship Store 友谊商店 Provides upscale traditional Chinese goods including silk clothing, jewellery, authentic furniture, quality carpets and handmade rugs. Address: 17 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建外大街17号 Tel: +86 10 6500 3311 How to get there: Subway Line 1, Jianguomen Station
Gaobeidian Classic Furniture Market 高碑店古典家具市场 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 朝阳区高碑店乡 Tel: +86 10 8576 6356 How to get there: Subway Batong Line, Gaobeidian Station
Gongmei Emporium 工美大厦 The flagship store of Olympic licensed products resides here. Address: 200 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区王府井大街200号 Tel: +86 10 6528 8866 How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station
Liulichang 琉璃厂 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 宣武区和平门外 How to get there: Take Subway Line 2 and get off at Hepingmen Station
Panjiayuan Antique Market 潘家园旧货市场 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 朝阳区潘家园路华威里18号 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
Olympic Licensed Product Stores
Domestic Departures, Terminal 1 Beijing Capital International Airport 首都国际机场1号航站楼国内厅 +86 10 6454 0891
Domestic Departures, Terminal 2 Beijing Capital International Airport 首都国际机场2号航站楼国内厅 +86 10 6459 0831
1/F, Wangfujing Department Store 255 Wangfujing Dajie 王府井百货大楼一层 +86 10 6512 6677, ext. 616
1/F, Gongmei Emporium 200 Wangfujing Dajie 王府井步行街南口工美大厦一层后厅 +86 10 6528 8866, ext. 1122
4/F, Beijing Urban–Rural Trade Centre, Gongzhufen 公主坟城乡贸易中心四层 +86 10 6829 6708
B1, Chung-Yo Department Store, Xidan 西单北口中友百货地下一层 +86 10 6601 8899, ext. 2650
2/F, Beijing Modern Plaza Zhongguancun Dajie 中关村大街当代商城二层 +86 10 6269 6213
Cuiwei Building, Mudanyuan Haidian District 海淀区花园路翠微大厦牡丹园店 +86 10 8201 2327
2/F, Gui You Shopping Centre Jianguomenwai Dajie 建国门外大街贵友大厦二层 +86 10 6562 9220
Summer Palace 颐和园正门内南侧 +86 10 6288 1144, ext. 755
1/F Xidan Department Store, Xidan Beidajie 西城区西单北大街西单商场一层 +86 10 6656 3102
2/F Friendship Store, 17 Jianguomenwai Dajie 建国门外大街友谊商店二层 +86 10 6500 3311
Forbidden City 故宫景运门内 +86 10 8811 7528
Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) 天坛公园 (Inside the East Gate)
3/F, Beijing New World Shopping Centre, Chongwenmenwai Dajie 崇文门外大街新世界商场二期三层 +86 10 6708 1399
Beijing West Railway Station Square in front of the railway station 北京西客站前广场 +86 10 5193 6317/15
Beijing Railway Station 1 /F, Beijing Railway Station 北京站一层候车大厅东西两侧 +86
10 5101 9616 Bainaohui Computer Mall 百脑汇电脑市场 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 朝阳区朝阳门外大街10号 Tel: +86 10 6599 5912 How to get there: Subway Line 2, Chaoyangmen Station
Hailong Building 海龙电子城 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 海淀区中关村大街1号 Tel: +86 10 8266 3868 How to get there: Buses 302, 332, 808, 320, 716
Top Electronics City 鼎好数码广场 The largest electronics market in Beijing with more than 1,700 small shops. Reliable after-sale services, too. Address: 3 Zhongguancun Dajie, Haidian District 海淀区中关村大街3号 Tel: +86 10 826 96841 How to get there: Buses 47、735、740、808、840、808
Beijing Books Building 西单图书大厦 Address: 17 Xi Chang’an Jie, Xicheng District 西城区西长安街17号 Tel: +86 10 6607 8477 How to get there: Subway Line 1, Xidan Station
Beijing Foreign Languages Bookstore 外文书店 Address: 29 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区王府井大街29号 Tel: +86 10 6512 6922 How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station
o2sun Bookstore 光合作用书房 Address: S3001 Building B, SOHO New Town, 88 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路88号SOHO现代城B座S3001 Tel: +86 10 8580 2789
Sanlian Taofen Bookstore 三联韬奋书店 Address: 22 Meishuguan Dongjie, Dongcheng District 东城区美术馆东街22号 Tel: +86 10 6400 1122 How to get there: Buses 103, 109, 124, 814, 846
Timezone 8 Bookstore 8艺书屋 Address: 798 Art Area, 4 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区酒仙桥路4号798艺术区内 Tel: +86 10 8456 0336 How to get there: Bus 401, 420, 909, 991
Wangfujing Bookstore 王府井新华书店 Address: 218 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区王府井大街218号 Tel: +86 10 6525 2592 How to get there: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station
Yansha Books 燕莎图书天地 Address: 4/F, Lufthansa Shopping Centre, 50 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎购物中心4层 Tel: +86 10 6465 1188 How to get there: Buses 701, 707, 909
Auchan 欧尚 Address: 117 Xi Sihuan Beilu, Haidian District 海淀区西四环北路117号 Tel: +86 10 8847 3366
Carrefour 家乐福 Address: 186 Litang Lu, Changping District 昌平区立汤路186号 Tel: +86 10 8481 2903
Address: 48 Jiukeshu Xilu, Tongzhou District 通州区九棵树西路48号 Tel: +86 10 5167 8911
Address: Zhongguancun Plaza, Haidian District 海淀区中关村广场 Tel: +86 10 5172 1516
Address: 31 Guangqu Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区广渠路31号 Tel: +86 10 5190 9500
Address: 11 Maliandao, Xuanwu District 宣武区马连道11号 Tel: +86 10 6332 2155, ext. 92
Address: 15 Fangchengyuan, Fangzhuang, Fengtai District 丰台区方庄芳城园二区15号 Tel: +86 10 6760 9911
Address: Fangyuan Mansion, A56 Zhongguancun Nandajie, Haidian District 海淀区中关村南大街甲56号方圆大厦 Tel: +86 10 8836 2729, ext. 8000
Address: B6 Bei Sanhuan Donglu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区北三环东路乙六号 Tel: +86 10 8460 1013
Jenny Lou’s 婕妮璐 Address: West Gate of Chaoyang Park, Chaoyang District 朝阳区朝阳公园西门 Tel: +86 10 6501 6249 Address: 6 Sanlitun Beixiaojie, Chaoyang District 朝阳区三里屯北小街6号 Tel: +86 10 6461 6928 Address: 4 Ritan Beilu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区日坛北路4号 Tel: + 86 10 8569 0626
Wal-Mart 沃尔玛 Address: Wal-Mart Supercenter Beijing Xuanwumen Branch 28 Xuanwumenwai Dajie, Xuanwu District 宣武区宣武门外大街28号 Tel: +86 10 5873 3666
Address: Wal-Mart Supercenter Beijing Zhichun Road Branch Basement One, Ground Floor and First Floor, 4th Mansion, A48 Zhichun Lu, Haidian District 海淀区知春路甲48号 Tel: +86 10 5873 3666, or 800 990 1122 (Free)
Address: Wal-Mart Supercenter Beijing Jianguo Road Branch B Basement One & Basement Two, Block B, Beijing Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区建国路93号万达广场B座 Tel: +86 10 5960 3566 or 5960 3516
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