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Wangfujing Dajie, Name Card of Beijing's Commerce

Wangfujing Dajie, Beijing

Wangfujing Dajie is a bustling pedestrian shopping mall and a place where old and new blend perfectly: it's a wonderful place just to sit, sip on a cool drink and "people-watch," because people come from all across China and from around the world.

As one of the oldest shopping streets in Beijing, Wangfujing features many "Time-Honored Brands" stores; most are more than 100 years old. International brands, fantastic shops, cinemas and restaurants, bookstores and an old, refurbished Western-styled church epitomize modern Beijing.

In the early evening, check out the "snack street" on the north side of Donghuamen Dajie, east of Wangfujing Dajie. Check out Wangfujing's bookstore to get the latest best-selling novels, works of masters of literature, language books and audio support to read while traveling through the country’s vast expanses after you leave the capital.

Address: Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng district

Traffic: Subway Line 1, Wangfujing Station; Bus Nos 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 37, and 728

Xidan Commercial Area

Xidan Commercial Area, Beijing

The Xidan Commercial Area, north of West Chang'an Avenue, offers a wide range of shopping options. Xidan has five big shopping centers (Chung- Yo Shopping Center, Xidan Shopping Center, Grand Pacific, Joy City and Maison Mode) and Beijing's biggest bookstore, Beijing Books Building (see its excellent imported books section in the basement).

Address: Xidan Beidajie, Xicheng district

Traffic: Subway Lines land 4, Xidan Station; Bus Nos 1, 10, 102, 603, 728 and 808