Shi Mao Tian Jie is located at No. 9 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing; east side of No.12 Dongdaqiao Road. It is a new behemoth, marked by a huge outdoor screen playing clips of random fashion shows, sees plenty of traffic. Spanish retailer Zara chose to set up shop here; their arrival in Beijing was highly anticipated by locals and expats alike. Other retailers like French Connection, Mango, and Adidas ensure this place is virtually bargain hunter-free. Open daily 10am to 10pm.

North Place

featuring sophisticated lifestyle (OMEGA, RIMOWA, DUXIANA…) and trendy electronics products (SONY DWS); Arts & Craft (tittot, Vita Gallery, Monart…)Hair and Beauty Salon/Spa; international fashion brands (GUESS, GANT, Ben Sherman, Lilith, i.t…) and unique shops (NBA store, M.A.C.); and two renowned eateries- Golden Jaguar buffet and NEW FEI TENG YU XIANG Restaurant.

South Place

Gathering young, hip and fashionable brands to meet the needs of the trendy all — ZARA, adidas heritage, G-STAR RAW, California Fitness YaoMing Sport; plus three restaurants — Crystal Jade Dining In, Golden Spoon Taiwanese Restaurant and Eight Birds Hokkaido, and so on.

Public Transport: Bus Route No 28, 43, 120, 126 (get off at Fangcaodi station)

Subway: No 1 metro line (get off at Yonganli station)

No 10 metro line (get off at Jintaixizhao station)

Tel: 010-65871188

Website: http: //www.theplace.cn/en/

Postal code: 100020

Attractions Nearby: Beijing Silk Street