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Plenty of shopping to be had in Beijing now. Mostly souvenirs, followed
by rip-off designer ware, pirate dvds, fake Chinese antiques etc.
Reasonably priced electronics. However, lack of standards require you to
be very careful about what you buy. The return policy is non-existent in
98% of stores so they make you try your purchase out extensively before you
leave the store. Credit cards are accepted in about 10% of stores but this
situation is getting better as 2008 (Olympics year) approaches.
Main Shopping Areas
Wangfujing Street
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Lots of different stores here including many
selling souvenirs. Prices not too bad, but some things can be found
cheaper elsewhere.
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Xidan Area
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Many large department stores selling good brand
fixed price goods including electronic equipment like dvd players. Credit cards widely
accepted for electronics and expensive items. Other malls selling cheap
clothing with bargaining.
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Xiu Shui
Jie Shopping Mall / Xiu Shui Market
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Market-style shopping mall for tourists selling all
kinds of clothing, bags, replica designer labels etc. All prices are
negotiable so bargaining skills are essential.
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Hong Qiao Market
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In the south central area of Beijing, this
indoor market is popular with foreign students. It is a good source of
extremely cheap no-name or fake brand electronics, sunglasses, batteries,
watches etc. Bargaining also required.
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Zhong Guan Cun Area picture
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Up in the north west corner of Beijing.
Specializing in computer goods but split into many small stores most not
speaking a word of English. Go here just for amusement or if you want
to buy an extremely cheap modem or pirate computer software. Take an
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Panjiayuan Jiu Huo Shichang
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Market selling Chinese antiques located in the
south east of Beijing. Lots of stuff here but 98% is a reproduced
antique so only buy if you like the "look" of it, not for any "supposed"
antique value. Bargaining essential. Full details coming soon ..... |
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