Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( Xiushui Shichang; 14 Dongdaqiao Lu; 14 10am-8.30pm; Yonganli)
The
six-storey Silk Market continues to thrive despite some vendors being hit by
lawsuits from top-name brands tired of being counterfeited on such a huge
scale. But this is a good place for cashmere, T-shirts, jeans, shirts, skirts and,
of course, silk, which is one of the few genuine items you will find here.
SANLITUN YASHOW CLOTHING MARKET
( Sanlitun Yaxiu Fuzhuang Shichang; 58 Gongrentiyuchang Beilu; 58
10am-9pm; Tuanjiehu)
Five floors of virtually anything you might need and
a favourite with expats and visitors. Bargain hard.
Souvenir Market
Dashilar & Xicheng South
LIULICHANG XIJIE
( Liulichang; )
Beijing's premier antique street, not far west of Dashilar, is worth
delving along for its quaint, albeit dressed-up, age-old village atmosphere and
(largely fake) antiques. Prepare yourself for pushy sales staff and stratospheric
prices.
Antiques
Information
Maps
English-language maps of Beijing can be grabbed for free at most big hotels
and branches of the Beijing Tourist Information Center.
Medical Services
International SOS
( SOS Guoji SOS Yiwu Zhensuo; 6462 9199
clinic appointments
, 6462 0333
dental appointments
, 6462 9100
24hr alarm centre
www.internationalsos.com
; ste 105, Wing 1, Kunsha Bldg, 16 Xinyuanli, Chaoyang;
9am-8pm Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat Sun)
Offering 24-hour emergency medical care, with a
high-quality clinic with English-speaking staff. Dental check up, ¥900; medical consulta-
tion, ¥1160.
