Beijing is on behalf of the finest arts and crafts China , but it is resound home and abroad for four major varieties: cloisonne ware, ivory carving, jade ware, and lacquer ware. They are both aesthetic and practical value include epigraphic seals, traditional stationery, antiques, calligraphy and painting, traditional musical instruments, silks and embroidery, jewelry and precious stones, antique furniture, cashmere sweaters and man--made sweater. Folk art hunters are always faced with a dazzling range of products which run the gamut from figurines made from dough, clay and brocade to kites, paper cuts and masks modeled after a variety of Peking Opera facial makeup. Are you interested in antiques and why not visit Liulichang or panjiayuan Antique City?
Shopping sites for a view Wangfujing StreetWangfujing, situated north of Chang'an Boulevard East, has been renowned over a century as a well-known shopping street in Beijing. Stores stand cheek by jowl on either side of the street, and the best known of them are Beijing Department Store, Shidu Emporium and New Dong'an Market.
Qianmen Street
Qianmen Street, a major business centre for 500 years long, is clustered with old stores. Many stores on the pedestrians only Dashalan Street are at least 100 years old.
Xidan Commercial centre With the newly built Xidan Cultural Plaza on its southern parts, Xidan Street is yet another prosperous shopping zone of Beijing. Besides such "giants" as Huawei Shopping Mall, Xidan Shopping Center, Zhongyou Department Store and Xidan Emporium, there are many specialty stores selling brand-name commodities as well. Because of a series of restaurants and fast food outlets in various manner of cuisine, Xidan is also an epicurean paradise. Yinjie Street
Quite a few famous brands around the world have earned a
niche in the specialty shops that cluster along Yinjie
Street, or Silver Street, which refers to a stretch of
Dongdan Street.
It gains firstly reputation as a diplomatic mission zone. Jianguomenwai Street has developed a series of shopping and service facilities known for their clean and graceful environment. The famed Friendship Store, Scitech Shopping Center, Guiyou Tower, Henderson Shopping Center and COFCO Plaza are all in here. The Xiushui Street Bazaar and the Yabaolu Market are favorites with visitors from overseas.
If you are looking for export clothing, then you must not miss Xiushui Street and Yaxiu Clothing Wholesale Market. Buying some special local product and souvenir will enhance the joy of traveling . Jingtailan cloisonne, jade, silk embroidery etc are very ancient; and native handicrafts such as clay figurine, Peking opera mask, kites, paper-cuttings etc are inexpensive and make excellent gifts for family and friends.