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Beijing Shopping:
Because of the booming economy of China, even average
Chinese citizen, has now been empowered to dream and achieve the various
luxuries that we crave for in our daily lives. Even in its earlier days, i.e.
in the Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368), Beijing was regarded as one of the most
successful commercial cities in the world. Even in the 21st century, shopping
in Beijing is still carried out mostly in its traditional fashion. There are
shops and stores scattered in every corner, with weekly specialized markets at
various locations that cater to the needs of the average citizens and provide
enthralling experience to the tourists. However, with the changing times and
modernization at its peak, Chinese shopping culture has also evolved into a
high-tech web of malls ultra-modern shopping complexes.
Wángfǔjǐng:
Wangfujing street is one of Beijing's most famous
shopping hubs. It is located in the Dongcheng District of Beijing. The streets
of this busy market are almost always fully packed and therefore, vehicular
movement is not allowed in this part of the town. The Wangfujing street and the
surrounding local areas have a variety of shops, stores and malls, that draw
crowds of all ages and provide an incredible Beijing shopping experience.
Especially, when it comes to tourists, they love Wangfujing Bookstore, which is
the biggest book store in in the city. After a tiring day, you can buy
mouthwatering sea food from the Snack Street, that is located in the Wangfujing
Night Market.
Silk Street:
Silk Street, also known as the Silk Market is an
immensely famous shopping center in Beijing that has over 1,700 stores and is
extremely famous among foreign tourists. The Silk Street is considered to be
the third best-known tourist destination in Beijing. The Silk Market, is best
known for the availability of a wide range of fashion accessories and apparels
such as hats, handbags, shoes, belts, sportswear, silk fabrics and provides and
provides an incredible experience for tourists. However, over the time it has
also introduced traditional Chinese handicrafts, antiques, calligraphy,
carpets, table cloths, bed coverings, paintings, hand-knit dresses, toys,
electronic gadgets, trinkets, and fine jewelry. These traditional commodities
represent the cultural diversity of Beijing.
Zhongguancun:
'Zhongguancun Science & Technology Zone' is the
technological heartland of Beijing and is located in in the Haidian District.
The Zhongguancun has loads of shopping complexes and stores that deal in all
kinds of hardware and softwares. It is always a unique Beijing shopping
experience for tourists.
Yashow Market :
The Yashow market is located in the central part of
Beijing and is one of the most popular shopping districts, in terms of
authentic Chinese merchandise. The Yashow complex is encompassed by bars,
restaurants and cafes and various other stores.
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