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10 Famous Shopping Street in Beijing

Beijing, with a hundred of large and medium-sized shopping malls, is the only inland city which was selected as one of the top 15 world's shopping cities. The Wangfujing Commercial Street, Qianmen Dashilan, Xidan Commercial Street are Beijing's traditional business districts; China World Shopping Mall, Oriental Plaza and Zhongguancun Square are new commercial hubs in recent years. If you are interested in a curio, you can stroll in the Liulichang or Panjiayuan Antique City. If you have a soft spot for the apparel trade, you can not miss the Xiushui Street and Yaxiu Clothing Wholesale markets. Top China Travel has listed the Best Shopping Street in Beijing for your reference, hence, you can have a good choice for your shopping during your Beijing Tours.

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Xiushui Street 秀水街

  • Location: No.8 Xiushui East Street, Chaoyang District (near Ritan Park and CBD diplomatic area)
  • Cultural Highlights: Beijing's legendary bargaining paradise since 1980s, famous for counterfeit-free "high-quality replicas" of luxury goods. The modern 5-story mall (2005) replaced the original outdoor market, retaining its reputation for tailored suits, silk products, and jewelry under strict anti-counterfeiting policies.
  • How to Get There: Take Subway Line 1 to Yong'anli Station (Exit A). The market is 300m east of U.S. Embassy.


Xiushui Street, as one of the most popular destinations to overseas tourists in Beijing, attracts domestic as well as foreign tourists with commodities at a cheap price. It is several hundred meters long and is also known as the Leading Foreign Trade Market. Since 1987, more and more vendors began to sell traditional Chinese silk products and crafts at here. Its repute spread fast, and more and more customers and travelers are attracted by the reasonable price of its products. When you shopping in this market, you can heat that the assistants promote their goods in various languages. No matter you want to buy the good only belongs to China or popularizes in the world, this market can meet you need with variety commodities, including curtains, tablecloths, bedding, earrings, and watches as well as clothes, inexpensive caps, and shoes of excellent workmanship. If you want to buy something, you should check with more than one store and haggle over the price.
 

Wangfujing Commercial Street 王府井商业街

  • Location: Dongcheng District, Beijing (main section between East Chang'an Avenue and National Art Museum of China)
  • Shopping Tips: Visit weekdays 10am-12pm for lighter crowds. Night markets operate 5pm-10pm. Major stores accept international credit cards. 
  • How to Get There: Take Subway Line 1 to Wangfujing Station (Exit A). 
     

Wangfujing, a 700-year-old commercial street in Beijing, 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, most fashionable one-stop shopping center in Beijing. It is filled with large shops, hotels, specialty shops and its illustrious old-time Beijing shops. It is famous for its celebrated long-established shops selling the shoes of Neiliansheng and Buyingzhai, the hats of Shengxifu and Majuyuan, the silks of Ruifuxiang, the scissors of Wangmazi, the writing brushes produced in Huzhou and ink sticks produced in Huizhou of Daiyuexuan, the antiques and jade wares of Jiguge, the tea leaves of Yuanchanghou, the cakes of Daoxiangchun, Guixiangcun and Xiangjugong, the roast ducks of Quanjude, the pickles of Liubiju, the pork cooked in soy sauce of Tianfuhao, the traditional snacks and Hongluo preserved fruits are sold in the shops along this street of old Beijing.


 

Qianmen Commercial Street 前门大街

  • Location: South of Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District (main pedestrian street between Zhengyang Gate and Tiantan Park)
  • Shopping Tips: Visit early to avoid crowds at popular eateries. Nighttime lighting enhances the traditional architecture. Many shops accept digital payments but keep cash for smaller vendors.
  • How to Get There: Take Subway Line 2 to Qianmen Station (Exit B or C). 

Qianmen Commercial Street, is a flourishing old street with many special time-honored shops passed down from older generations. It is considered one of the most popular places for visitors to Beijing. As the birthplace of many time-honored domestic brands such as Quanjude Peking Roast Duck and the China Bookstore, Qianmen Street has long been the commercial hub of the capital. And there are so many time-honored domestic brands in the street, such as Tongrentang (tóng rén táng), Chinese Herbal Medicine Pharmacy; Ruifuxiang Silk and Leather Store (ruì fú xiáng), Zhang Yi Yuan (zhāng yī yuán), a tea shop; Go Believe (gǒu bù lǐ) baozi, etc. And now that many foreign brands, including Swedish fashion chain H&M and Zara from Spain have established a presence there, the street is becoming more international.


 

Xidan Commercial District 西单商业街

  • Location: Xidan North Street, Xicheng District, Beijing (stretching from Xuanwumen Inner Street to Fuxingmen Inner Street)
  • Shopping Highlights: One of Beijing's three major commercial hubs (with Wangfujing and Qianmen), featuring a mix of luxury malls (like Xidan Joy City), department stores (Beijing Books Building), and local fashion boutiques. Known for its vibrant youth culture and 24-hour dining options.
  • How to Get There: Take Subway Line 1 or 4 to Xidan Station (Exit F1 for shopping malls). 
     

Xidan Commercial Street, located 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) west of Tiananmen Square, is known as one of the three most famous commercial centers in Beijing, together with Wangfujing Dajie and Qianmen Da Zha Lan. It is a modern, international, commercial combination of shopping, dining, recreation and culture which consists mainly of food markets, clothes stores and commodities. The central area is Xidan Cultural Square, the largest venue for cultural entertainment along Chang'an Street, composed of underground restaurants, markets, cinema, bowling alley, swimming pool, rock-climbing club and the largest mirror palace in the country. Here, there are many shopping malls, such as Xidan Market, Xidan Shopping Center, Xidan Scitech Shopping City and Zhongyou Department Store, and some long-established shops such as Guixiangcun food shop, Wanli shoe shop, Yuanchanghou tea house and Beijing Book Building.
 

Liulichang Street 琉璃厂

  • Location: South of Hepingmen, Xicheng District, Beijing 
  • Cultural Highlights: Known as Beijing's "Scholar's Street" since Ming Dynasty, specializing in traditional calligraphy, paintings, antiques, and scholarly items. Home to century-old shops like Rongbaozhai (est. 1672) and China Bookstore.
  • How to Get There: Take Subway Line 2 to Hepingmen Station (Exit C2).
     

Liulichang Street, known throughout China and the world for its ancient books, calligraphy, paintings, rubbings, ink stones and ink, and many other traditional Chinese curios, is now the best place to find these items in Beijing and is the right place if you are interested in antiques or Chinese cultural commodities. With brightly painted doors and eaves and gracefully curved black-tile-roofs, Liulichang still bears the appearance of a Qing Dynasty market street and retains a little of the style of old Beijing. The China Bookstore, Rongbaozhai, and Jiguge are the most famous antique stores in Liulichang. The China Bookstore enjoys a reputation of being the place in Beijing to find second-hand foreign language books.


 

Panjiayuan Antique Market 潘家园古玩市场

  • Location: No. 18, Huawei Li, Panjiayuan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
  • Shopping Tips: The market contains a mix of authentic and fake items, so exercise caution when purchasing antiques or high-value items to avoid counterfeits.
  • How to Get There: Take Beijing Subway Line 10 to Panjiayuan Station, and use Exit B. The market is just a short walk from the station. Alternatively, you can take bus routes 28, 51, 99, or 638 to Panjiayuan stop.
     

Panjiayuan Antiques Market, deals mainly in antiques and arts and crafts, also has the reputation of being the most inexpensive antiques market in Beijing, attracting foreign and domestic tourists. It is the largest antiques market of its kind both in China and Asia. Whether you want to sightsee, window-shop or buy collectors' items, there really is something for everyone. Secondhand goods, arts and crafts and antiquities are the main transactions in the market. Also on offer are antique furniture imitations, what is known to the Chinese as the "Four Treasures of the Study" (writing brush, ink stick, paper and ink slab), old books and paintings, agate, jadeite, ceramics, ancient Chinese and foreign coins, bamboo and animal bone sculptures, leather puppets for shadow play and a wide range of Chinese opera masks.

Taikoo Li Sanlitun 三里屯太古里

  • Location: No. 19 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
  • How to Get There: Take Beijing Subway Line 10 to Tuanjiehu Station, use Exit A, and walk about 10 minutes to reach Taikoo Li.
  • Travel Tips: The best time to visit is in the evening, when the ambient lighting creates a stunning atmosphere—perfect for nighttime photography.

Located in the heart of Beijing’s Chaoyang District, Taikoo Li Sanlitun is a vibrant and stylish open-air shopping complex that has become a must-visit destination for trendsetters and international visitors. This fashion-forward district combines contemporary architecture with a diverse mix of global fashion brands, cutting-edge designer boutiques, lifestyle stores, and high-end restaurants. It’s also one of the city’s most iconic nightlife areas, with popular bars, clubs, and cafes drawing in a young, cosmopolitan crowd. Beyond shopping and dining, the art installations, outdoor plazas, and lively atmosphere make it a great place to stroll and experience modern Beijing culture.

Yandai Xiejie 烟袋斜街    

  • Location: No. 48, Di’anmen Outer Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
  • Travel Tips: You can explore Yandai Xiejie either on foot or by hiring a traditional rickshaw for a more immersive hutong experience.
  • How to Get There: Take Beijing Subway Line 8 to Shichahai Station, and use Exit A2. The street is within a few minutes' walk from the station.


Yandai Xiejie, or "Tobacco Pipe Lane," is one of Beijing’s oldest commercial streets and a charming blend of traditional hutong culture and creative shopping. Situated near the famous Shichahai and Drum Tower area, this narrow lane is famous for its well-preserved Qing Dynasty architecture and a unique curve that gives it its name. Visitors can explore a range of shops selling handmade crafts, antiques, retro postcards, and stylish souvenirs, alongside cafes and teahouses with a distinctly vintage flair. The street is particularly suitable for those wishing to experience the folk traditions and old Beijing lifestyle, with its elegant historic charm and leisurely atmosphere. There is no admission fee to walk through Yandai Xiejie, and visitors can enjoy authentic local snacks while strolling at their own pace, making it a highly cost-effective and culturally enriching stop.

Guijie Street 簋街

  • Location: Dongzhimen Inner Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (Near Dongzhimen Bridge)
  • Travel Tips: Best visited at night for its vibrant food stalls and neon-lit atmosphere. Try spicy crayfish (麻辣小龙虾) and Sichuan hotpot at local 24-hour restaurants.
  • How to Get There: Take Beijing Subway Line 5 to Beixinqiao Station (Exit B) or Line 2/13 to Dongzhimen Station (Exit D), then walk 10 minutes eastward.

Guijie Street, also known as "Ghost Street" due to its name's pronunciation and late-night activity, is not only a famous food destination in Beijing but also a unique shopping experience. Stretching over a kilometer, this street comes alive at night with red lanterns lining both sides, creating a vibrant and traditional Beijing ambiance. Though primarily known for its more than 150 restaurants serving everything from spicy Sichuan hotpot to traditional Beijing snacks, Guijie Street is also dotted with small boutique shops, herbal pharmacies, and stores selling local condiments and delicacies. It's a perfect spot for food lovers looking to buy regional spices, sauces, or traditional kitchenware as souvenirs while enjoying the lively street culture that makes Guijie a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

Beijing China World Mall 北京华贸天地

China World Mall, also referred to as Huamao Tiandi, stands as one of Beijing’s most upscale and modern commercial complexes. Located in the heart of the CBD (Central Business District), this shopping center is home to a wide array of luxury brands, including Chanel, Gucci, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton. With elegant architecture, polished interiors, and attentive service, the mall offers an international shopping experience comparable to those found in New York, Paris, or Tokyo. Apart from high-end fashion, it also features gourmet restaurants, art galleries, concept stores, and a cultural atmosphere that appeals to both stylish locals and business travelers. China World Mall is not only a retail paradise but also a symbol of Beijing’s cosmopolitan transformation.