Beijing Antique City

Beijing Antique City is one of Asia’s largest indoor markets for antique art and crafts. Housed in a four‑storey building just west of Huawei Bridge, it is home to more than 600 dealers displaying a wide range of wares: classic furniture, ancient clocks, textiles and rugs, ceramics, Tibetan relics, carved ivory and bronze, calligraphy and paintings, and much more.

• Address:

  21 Dongsanhuan Nan Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing

China World Mall

China World Mall in Beijing’s Chaoyang District is a modern, multi-level shopping complex that brings together both luxury and mid-range brands. You’ll find international designers such as Dior and Gucci, alongside home décor stores, electronics shops, and more affordable fashion outlets. The mall also has a cinema, an ice rink, and a range of cafés and restaurants.

• Web:

  www.chinaworldmall.cn

• Address:

  1 Chaoyangmen Wai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing

• Phone:

  +86 10 6505 2288

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–10pm

Hongqiao Market

Hongqiao Market, often called the Pearl Market, is one of Beijing’s most visited indoor markets and a handy stop if you’re after jewellery or general bargains. The upper floors are packed with pearl vendors, especially freshwater pearls, and it’s worth taking a lap before committing, as quality and prices vary noticeably from stall to stall. Lower levels mix electronics, clothing and assorted souvenirs. If you’re looking to pick up jewellery, it helps to compare shops and examine pieces closely; some vendors will customise items on the spot.

• Address:

  9 Tiantan Dong Lu, Dongcheng, Beijing

• Phone:

  +86 10 6713 3354

Joy City

Xidan Joy City is the main modern mall in the Xidan commercial district, drawing a younger, fashion-focused crowd. Spread over more than ten floors, it houses international brands with a good selection of contemporary Chinese labels, along with electronics shops, cafés, and a large food court, plus a handful of entertainment spaces, including a Ferris wheel.

• Address:

  131 Xidan Bei Dajie, Xicheng District, Beijing

• Phone:

  +86 10 6651 7777

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9:30am–10pm

Liulichang Street

Liulichang Street is a compact, pedestrian thoroughfare in central Beijing that’s long been associated with scholars, artists, and calligraphers. Here you’ll find shops specialising in the 'four treasures' of the Chinese scholar: brushes, ink sticks, paper, and ink stones. There are also galleries selling scrolls, paintings, seals, and other cultural curios.

• Address:

  Liulichang, Xicheng District, Beijing

Oriental Plaza

Oriental Plaza is a massive complex combining retail, offices, serviced apartments, and a hotel, but the shopping area is the main draw for visitors. Shops are arranged in themed zones, offering a mix of international and local brands, along with cafés and restaurants. A central feature is the colourful musical fountain, and the mall also includes a cinema and other attractions family-friendly attractions.

• Address:

  1 Dong Chang'an Jie, Dong Cheng District, Beijing

• Phone:

  +86 10 8518 8888