Top 9 Shopping Places in Beijing
Beijing, the capital of China, has both traditional buildings and a number of dazzling new skyscrapers. The shopping scene here reflects the fusion of contemporary and tradition. In a stylish multi-storey mall, there are global and local chain stores that attract shoppers to hang around. We will take you on a shopping trip to Beijing to find the best blend of tradition and fashion. Here are the top 9 shopping places in Beijing.
1. INDIGO
INDIGO combines shopping, leisure, business and other services togeter which bring you a comfortable and unforgettable shopping and relaxing experience ever. It has an outdoor playground which is very popular with families. There are a variety of shops, from MUJI to Gap, as well as restaurants, beauty service shops, and winter gardens that will surely keep you entertained. Also, INDOGO has introduced a number of trendy brands such as Superdry., TOMMY HILFIGER, Calvin Klein, AIGLE, I.T, GAP, PANDORA, GUESS, H&M, VANS, MO&Co., MISS SIXTY, adidas, UNDER ARMOUR, Timberland, and so on. Diversified food and beverage outlets are another special feature of INDIGO, including exquisite Western, Japanese and Korean cuisine, special Chinese cuisine, and Southeast Asian flavors to satisfy different taste buds.
Location: No.18 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
2. Joy City
The Joy City mall itself is located in the Xidan District, one of the two go-to districts for shopping in Beijing. However here is the truth: Xidan is more of the real shopping place where mostly local teenagers go to hang out and buy their latest fashion clothing whereas Wangfujing is more of a tourist attraction showing the country’s wealth in real estate, but wangfujing street is also fun, I will explain it to you below. Anyway, Joy City is located centrally in Xidan, and you must have this local experience at least once.
Location: No.131 Xidan North Street, Beijing
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
3. Wangfujing Street
Wangfujing Street is one of the largest and most well-known shopping streets in Beijing. Featuring a mix of large modern department stores, luxury brand name outlets, small retail shops, and markets, you will love it once you come! What do you want? Food? That's here! Clothing? That's here too! Anything else? That's going to be found here as well! Everything you could possibly want to buy in Beijing will be found on or near Wangfujing Street! Also Wangfujing Street has an energetic and lively feel, which many people like to walk, bike, shop and dine in the area. The neon lights and architecture is out of this world at night!
Location: Dongcheng District, Beijing
Opening Hours: 12:00 – 23:59
4. Parkview Green
Parkview Green Fangcaodi is in one of Beijing's prime locations, on the Dongdaqiao Lu thoroughfare, next to the tree-lined diplomatic zone and adjacent to glorious, imperial-era Ritan Park. Beijing has never seen a building like Parkview Green FangCaoDi before – a stunningly-designed, environmentally-friendly structure that is set to become an iconic landmark of the capital city. It is a spectacular piece of modern architecture, located right in the heart of the Central Business District, with office towers, a shopping mall, an art centre and a boutique hotel. Shopping with artistic feel will be what you experience. Highly recommended!
Location: No.9 East Dadaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
5. BJ Apm
Beijing apm, formerly Sun Dong An Plaza (新东安市场), is a large western style international mall in the middle of Wanfujing offering modern shopping, fashions and brands. More importantly, large selection of good eateries that are on the upper levels of hygiene. 5th and 6th floor are all restaurants. On the the top floor there is a movie theatre. It is fun to relax here if you are in Wangujing. Highly recommended!
Location: No.138 Wangfujing Street(Near Changan Street), Beijing
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 22:00
6. Solana
Beautifully laid out, artistically decorated, fun filled, pleasant ambiance, this is more than a shopping mall. With all the global brands under one roof and plenty of things for everybody it is surely a place to visit in Beijing for some fine shopping. The food street along the canal is also quite nice with some fine and casual dining options once you are done with the shopping. There is an ice skating rink too. The central square has a dancing fountain and great place to eat while enjoying the hustle and bustle all around. It may surely be one of your favorite shopping malls globally, just the right mix of everything in one place. You must give it a try.
Location: No.6 Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
7. Taikoo Li San
Taikoo Li Sanlitun is close to both Subway Line 2 Dongsi Shitiao Station and Line 10 Tuanjiehu Station, with about 10 minutes walk. If you are looking for local things and all then this is not the place. It is a sleek shopping center with European touch. It is full of modern new shopping centers and there's lots of top brand to choose from. Nice restaurant which split into two different floors one is on LG and the other one is on level three. What's more? There is a street with all the bars and hip joints right next to the shopping malls.
Location: No.19 Sanlitun North Road, Beijing
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
8. Xinzhongguan Shopping Center
Located in the core of Zhongguancun Square, Xinzhongguan Shopping Center is a comprehensive shopping mall integrating leisure, entertainment, shopping, and catering. It is designed with innovation, fashion, and convenience. It is composed of large supermarkets, theme department stores, pedestrian streets, and boutiques. The large studio is composed of five parts. If you are near here, you must come here to relax a little.
Location: No.19 Zhongguancun, Beijing
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
9. SKP Beijing
SKP is one of the most exclusive and upscale malls in Beijing with many luxury shops. Beijing SKP not only innovated the global standards of the fashion luxury department store industry, but also became a globally positioned high-end luxury department store. After shopping in the air-conditioned and comfortable shopping mall, you can also go to the restaurant such as Din Tai Fung Dumpling House to have some famous steamed buns(小笼包).
Location: No.87 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
