Beijing Shopping

Travelers mustn’t miss the chance to do shopping in Beijing. Beijing offers a wide variety of commodities, which are cheap but good, to meet the demands of different taste. Those who want to buy antiques, paintings and calligraphy works may go to Liulichang, those who want to buy traditional Chinese medicines may go to Tongrentang Pharmacy, those who want to buy silk may go to Ruifuxiang, those who want to buy cloth shoes may go to Neiliansheng, those who want to buy second-hand goods may go to Panjiayuan Market and those who want to enjoy modern commercial atmosphere may stroll around Wangfujiang Street.

What to Buy in Beijing

Palace Lantern

The Palace lantern is very ornate and used to decorate many impressive public and private buildings in China. It is usually large in size and embedded with painted silk or glass panes around its body, The lantern is a Six-side-lantern, each side has its superbly Chinese Arcadian construction, like the ...

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Cloisonné

Introduction
The typical traditional handicraft cloisonné is also called copper padding thread weaving enamel. The elaborate art and the luxuriant appearance can attract customers at the first time. And it is also a collection with high value.   History The cloisonné is a...

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Dough Shaping

Dough shaping can be taken as a carved artistic creation in Beijing. This folk art is made of purified wheat flour, glutinous rice powder mixed with bee-honey and glycerin. Skillful artists make these materials into some lively figures, such as Monkey King, Liu Bei. The small size of this work makes ...

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Beijing Carved Lacquer Ware

Beijing carved lacquer ware enjoys an international reputation for the excellent handicraft. The unique engraving, which is done with special knives on the lacquer body, carves the lacquer into form images/designs. It is honored together with porcelain in Jingdezheng and embroidery in Hunan as the three ...

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Snuff Bottles

Chinese considered snuff to be a remedy for common illnesses such as colds, headaches and stomach disorders. During the Qing Dynasty, snuff bottles were used to contain powdered tobacco. Although this delicate art has died away among the people since the establishment of Republic of China, it can still ...

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Beijing Preserved Fruit

Beijing preserved fruit enjoys an international reputation for its unique taste and elaborate packages. It is said that in the Ming Dynasty, this preserved fruit was a Royal light refreshment and then spread to the common folk. The sweet taste was made by honey or sugar. To differentiate them, preserved ...

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Where to Buy in Beijing

Xiushui Street

Location: Located along Chang An avenue near the Yong An Li (120) line 1 subway station.  What to buy: Chinese Souvenirs, Chinese Rugs / Carpets, Golf Equipment, Pearls, Silk by the roll, Chinese Paintings
As one of the most popular destinations to overseas tourists in Beijing, Xi...

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Wangfujing Commercial Street

Address: north of Esat Chang'an Street
What to buy: souvenirs, clothing Wangfujing is a 700-year-old commercial street in Beijing. It has maintained its position as the number one choice for shoppers since the mid-1980s. The Wangfujing Department Store has long been acknowledged as the largest,...

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Qianmen Commercial Street

Location: Northwest of Qianmen Dajie, Xuanwu District.
What to buy: Quanjude Peking Roast Duck, Chinese Herbal Medicine Pharmacy, Silk and Leather, tea. Qianmen Commercial Street is a busy street in Xuanwu District in Beijing.  It is a narrow street, only 300 meters long. Both sides of the s...

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Xidan Commercial District

Location: the geometric center of Beijing
What to buy: food bazaar, fashion shoes, garments and hats Lying 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) west of Tiananmen Square, Xidan Commercial Street is called 'the second Wangfujing' in Beijing. Starting from Xuanwu Gate in the south; the commercial street is 5.4 kilom...

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Jianguomen Outer Street

Location: Chaoyang District
What to buy: silk, clothes and shoes in large size The metropolis of Beijing has several shopping districts offering a mind-boggling variety of goods. The traditional shopping districts have been always Wangfujing Street, Qianmen Street, Dongdan and Xidan Commercial St...

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Chaowai Street

Location: outside of Chaoyang Gate, Chaoyang District
What to buy: textiles, jewellery, silk, cotton, wool, bric-a-brac, toys, edibles Chaowai Street is one of the commercial centers which have received more and more attention in recent years. Some large malls such as Full link Plaza, Fenglian P...

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