Shopaholics, get ready! Shopping in Beijing is incredible - you can find anything and everything - from the most exquisite and expensive goods to cheap and cool souvenirs. Be prepared to haggle! Bargaining is the name of the game and Chinese are really, really good at it. It is an entire shopping ritual until you set the price... May the games begin! Happy shopping!
Shopaholics, get ready! Shopping in Beijing is incredible - you can find anything and everything - from the most exquisite and expensive goods to cheap and cool souvenirs. Be prepared to haggle! Bargaining is the name of the game and Chinese are really, really good at it. It is an entire shopping ritual until you set the price... May the games begin! Happy shopping!
There is something very special about The Place... Aside from being an upscale shopping mall with brand name stores, cafes and restaurants, it has one very unique feature. Right in the middle, above the open central axis is the largest LDE screen in Asia! Lightening up with colorful designs that move under musical notes and even projecting the news... It is a fascinating sight at night!
Lady Street is an authentic Chinese market for clothing, electronics, shoes and so on... pretty much anything you want. It is not as crazy as Hongqiao Pearl Market and the sellers don't seem so eager to pull you into their store but you can still bargain and find some good prices. The best feature for the ex-pats, not so relevant for tourists, is the flower market - a huge green house filled with beautiful flowers. So charming!
NanLuoGuXiang is the perfect blend between old and new! The less than a mile stretch showcases restored traditional houses now featuring charming boutique shops of arts and crafts, a huge variety of street food, nice small cafes and restaurants, along with an exciting bar scene. It is very crowded as it gained popularity among locals and tourists alike but nevertheless it is definitely worth a visit to experience the atmosphere.
The entire area is called collectively Muxiyuan Fabric Market but it is comprised a few markets - the space is so large that it is easy to get lost. The fabrics and colors variety is amazing! Some fabrics however are not available the year-round but nevertheless, you'll definitely find something you like.
This is the tea selling mecca of Beijing! Here you can find any kind of tea you want and you get to taste before you buy. Any seller would gladly have you join for some tea tasting and you can pick as many as you want to taste - no obligation to buy. The entire street is full with small tea selling shops along with a few large malls dedicated to tea, tea sets and anything tea related. Needless to say, here is the place to buy teas at reasonable prices. Feel free to bargain as well!
Since the ancient times, Wangfujing has always been an extremely popular shopping street. Nowadays, it retains its popularity but not the ancient look - it is a modern pedestrian avenue with malls, brand name stores and a hidden market... or so called "snack street"... That is probably the most attractive to tourists feature of Wangfujing as it is one of the very few places where you can see scorpions, bugs and baby chicks on a stick along with other delicacies western eyes have probably never seen at home. Watch, take pictures but don't eat!
You can find anything and everything at the Panjiayuan Antique Market where second-hand goods, true and fake antiques, interesting and weird stuff line up the thousands of street stalls. Bargaining is the name of the game so be prepared to spend a lot of time in back-and-forth talks until you negotiate the final price. It is, after all, part of the charm of Panjiayuan - the cheapest, largest and most popular market of its kind in Beijing.
The most famous ancient shopping street in Beijing is located right on the central axis of the city and retains its unique historic ambiance, renovated and made wonderfully displayed for all to enjoy. Take a walk on the large Qianmen pedestrian street, then take turns into the small hutongs along its sides filled with tiny restaurants, shops and stores.
Originating as a large street market, the Xiushui Silk Market is now transformed into a newly built mall with many floors and thousands of vendors, expanding its size to fit the growing demand. The market is one of the most popular shopping areas in the city where silk robes, tailor made clothes, carpets, toys, jewelry, as well as traditional Chinese crafts, antiques, calligraphy, and paintings lure the crowds.
Just around the corner from the Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing's most authentic markets - Hongqiao Pearl Market. It is a great place to shop and exercise your bargaining skills. You can find everything here - from souvenirs to clothes, purses, silk scarfs, electronics and so on. Bargain and bargain hard! As you go up the escalators, you'll see jewelry stands with cool cheap necklaces, earring and so on... of course - a lot of "pearls" - cheap ones anyway. Once you get to the top floors, the cool, expensive pearl jewelry starts appearing and it is pretty cool. One feature not many visitors know about is the rooftop garden. Go outside, sit on a bench and admire the wonderful view of the Temple of Heaven complex. It is a great way to take a break from the bargaining noise.
Just about 4 hours drive from Beijing is Datong, a historic city, which used to be the capital for 3 Chinese dynasties. Even thou it is located in the "coal capital" of the country, Datong has valuable historic treasures to display for its visitors.
Just about 4 hours drive from Beijing is Datong, a historic city, which used to be the capital for 3 Chinese dynasties. Even thou it is located in the "coal capital" of the country, Datong has valuable historic treasures to display for its visitors.
Just about 3 hours drive from Beijing, is Chengde. Known as the summer escape for generations of Qing emperors. The mountain city has important cultural and historic significance. It has been the place of many diplomatic relations meetings and important events from the public life in China.
Just about 3 hours drive from Beijing, is Chengde. Known as the summer escape for generations of Qing emperors. The mountain city has important cultural and historic significance. It has been the place of many diplomatic relations meetings and important events from the public life in China.
The ancient capital city of China hides a wealth of spiritual places which to this day provide tranquility, guidance and a spiritual escape from the busy daily life. Here are the most sacred temples of Beijing where Chinese history, philosophy and wisdom can be tracked to the antiquity.
The ancient capital city of China hides a wealth of spiritual places which to this day provide tranquility, guidance and a spiritual escape from the busy daily life. Here are the most sacred temples of Beijing where Chinese history, philosophy and wisdom can be tracked to the antiquity.
Here is the best way to explore the greatest highlights of Beijing in just 24 hours layover itinerary. Follow the line up below to get the essence of China's capital in just one full day of exploration and fun...
Here is the best way to explore the greatest highlights of Beijing in just 24 hours layover itinerary. Follow the line up below to get the essence of China's capital in just one full day of exploration and fun...
For hundreds of years Beijing has been the cultural, political and economic center of China. This cosmopolitan city takes its visitors on a fast track tour through history with its well preserved temples, traditional narrow hatong neighborhoods and the astonishing Forbidden City. Then quickly it flies to the metropolis Beijing is today. Its futuristic facades and skyscrapers of concrete and glass contrast with the colorful wooden houses and create an atmosphere of everlasting mix between tradition and modernism where dining, shopping and entertainment options are endless.
For hundreds of years Beijing has been the cultural, political and economic center of China. This cosmopolitan city takes its visitors on a fast track tour through history with its well preserved temples, traditional narrow hatong neighborhoods and the astonishing Forbidden City. Then quickly it flies to the metropolis Beijing is today. Its futuristic facades and skyscrapers of concrete and glass contrast with the colorful wooden houses and create an atmosphere of everlasting mix between tradition and modernism where dining, shopping and entertainment options are endless.
Every first time visitor to China has to experience the most famous, most significant and most historic places along the Golden Triangle: Beijing - Xian - Shanghai. That is the cradle of ancient history, modern society and diverse scenery. Yes, we know it is a tough choice how to experience such a vast country in such a short time... That is why, we suggest to start from the classics - those that will astonish you and leave you wanting more!
The 10 days trip itinerary below is ordered according to location, proximity and convenience of exploration: Beijing (5 days); Xian (2 days); Shanghai (3 days)
Every first time visitor to China has to experience the most famous, most significant and most historic places along the Golden Triangle: Beijing - Xian - Shanghai. That is the cradle of ancient history, modern society and diverse scenery. Yes, we know it is a tough choice how to experience such a vast country in such a short time... That is why, we suggest to start from the classics - those that will astonish you and leave you wanting more!
The 10 days trip itinerary below is ordered according to location, proximity and convenience of exploration: Beijing (5 days); Xian (2 days); Shanghai (3 days)