Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Top Tips
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Be wary when buying antiques; it is illegal to take anything made before 1795 out of China without permission
and there are many, many fakes out there.
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Upscale malls and shops will take credit cards. Everywhere else, it's cash only.
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Most malls and shops open from 9am to 9pm or later.
Best Souvenirs
Shard Box Store
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Beautiful boxes and jewellery.
Grifted
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Quirky and cool gifts, most made locally.
Three Stone Kite Shop
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Kites by appointment to the emperors.
Yuehaixuan Musical Instrument Store
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) Hand-made Chinese instruments.
Plastered 8
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) Ironic T-shirts with Beijing themes.
Rongbaozhai
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Calligraphy and ink scroll paintings.
Best Chinese Fashion
Five Colours Earth
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Tops, jackets and dresses with a traditional Chinese
twist.
Ruifuxiang Silk
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The place to come for quality silk items.
Best Malls
Sanlitun Village
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The trendiest mall in town.
The Place
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Great outdoor area and midrange brands.
China World Shopping Mall
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) The top fashion names, as well as jewellery.