Wangfujing Market Street

This is the largest and busiest market street in Beijing, known not only in China but also abroad. Its southern end connects to the East Chang’an Avenue where the Beijing Hotel is located and its northern end to Jinyu Hutong where the Palace Hotel stands. Lining the street are many old stores, specialized stores, bookstores, and department stores.

The Beijing Department Store is the center of the market street, and at the site where the famous Dong’an Shopping Mall locates. For new comers to Beijing, it is an ideal and safe place to shop since most of the shops are state-run, so you will not be cheated or overcharged. The vehicles are not allowed except buses.

Even though prices and quality might be more explicit on Wangfujing street, you may want to spend your money elsewhere if you are confident in your bargaining skills. Wanfujing shops are expensive!