Like the Zoo Market, Xidan, known as Beijing’s shopping capital, offers an overwhelming jam of malls and markets—only these are dense and busy enough to make your head spin. Avoid a shopping-induced aneurysm by starting off at Mingzhu Shopping Center, a five-story market packed with accessories, shoes, bags… and competitive college girls. Netizens advise that with a little patience, you can find great deals here.

This five-story market is always crowded with local shoppers after spectacular deals on clothes and accessories. Load up on cute accessories are on the first floor, women's fashion on the second and stuff for the guys on the forth. Don't miss "Korean City" in the basement, chock-a-block with what the hip kids are wearing in Seoul.

Merchandise: Jewelry, accessories, trinkets, shoes, bags, underwear, socks, clothes

Address:59 Heng'er Tiao,

西城区横二条59号

Vicinity: Xidan/Financial Street

Tel: 6606-9605