3 Best Places To Go On A Shopping Spree in Beijing

Three Shopping Malls To Splurge at in Beijing

Irene Li, Associate Editor | Jun 28, 2022 9:51 am | Add a comment | 1693 reads

Whether you're looking for items including silks, tailor-made clothes, or handicrafts to decorate your homes with, or whether you simply want to spice up your wardrobe for your next soirée, you can almost find everything you want at the outlet stores and shopping malls in Beijing. Here are three of the capital's swankiest.

Beijing Qiaofu Parkview Green Shopping Center 侨福芳草地 Qiáo fú fāng cǎodì

Considered to be one of the most artistic shopping malls in Beijing, this place covers an area of 32,000 square kilometers for you to explore. The space is nice, the shops are top-notch, and so is the food. Here, you can eat to your heart's content at The Pizza Show, or if you'd prefer something light-hearted, Avocado Tree awaits.

While you're here, you can also view contemporary art at Qiaofu Dangdai Art Gallery. The shopping center also has both men's and women's fashion, and you can find both athletic sportswear at lululemon and luxuries at jewelry stores like GiO Zhi'ao Jewelrey.This place will not disappoint you!

Xidan Geng Xinchang 西单更新场 Xīdān gēngxīn chǎng

Just about a five-minute walk from exit A of Xidan Station is Xidan Geng Xinchang. It is a unique mall that resconstructed on the grounds of the original Xidan Cultural Square. On the basement level is one of the largest flagship stores: Harmay.

Not only can you shop at a number of stores, including H&K Leather Workshop, Adidas, and New Balance, you can also visit Chaos Chimeney for their chocolate ice cream that's wrapped in the shape of a chimney, or head to Bake Cheese Tart for their Japanese-style rapsberry cheese tart.

WF Central West Block 王府中环 Wángfǔ zhōnghuán

Prepare your wallets, because you're bound to shop till you drop at WF Central West Block – considered one of the most high-end shopping malls in Beijing.

The place features designer brands like Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent. If you're not in the mood for shopping, you can always opt for some delicious food. If you want a taste of Vietnamese cuisine, head to TET on the third floor. Or, if you want some classic steak, The Rug is the way to go. There is even a restaurant for vegetarians called Vege Wonder. Need I mention it has a Michelin star?