Usually simply called "Guomao," this three-level mall caters to foreign business travelers and expatriate families. The ground level of Guomao contains airline offices, American Express, a food court, and Beijing's first (but now far from only) Starbucks. There are stores such asLouis Vuittonand Jack and Jones, as well as an Olé Supermarket and a specialty wine shop.

Beijing’s ritziest mall is attached to the equally luxurious China World Hotel. The mall, which is also known as Guomao, is home to elite international brands such as Moschino, Prada, Cartier, Chloe, Christian Dior, Loewe, Louis Vuitton,Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Chanel, Fendi, Celine and Hermes. For those who don’t own small islands in the Pacific, there’s a good selection of other, more practical shops too.

A Watson’s Chemist, Valentino Chocolatier, Sephora and fun Dutch home decor shop Potato@Co. all feature, as do a clutch of mid range men’s and women’s clothing shops like Esprit and Nine West. Prices are at least as expensive as back home. For quality souvenirs, check out Tian Fu, a branch of the famous Chinese tea sellers or Emperor, which sells silk bedding and table linens. The Le Cool ice skating rink is in the basement.

Guomao has successfully held 4,000 exhibitions and 4,700 meetings with both domestic and international counterparts since its opening in 1990, among which there have been more than 400 upscale events attended by domestic and foreign government ministers.

It has also welcomed many heads of state, officers of international organizations, important businessmen, and other famous people.

The China World Hotel in Guomao has received much praise for its good service and has been selected as one of the best global hotels for many years.

Address: 1 Jianguomen wai Dajie (Northwest of Guomao Bridge), Chaoyang District, Beijing

Chinese Address: 北京朝阳区建国门外大街1号

Phone: 010-6505-2288

Transportation: Subway Line 1 at Guomao; Bus No. 1, 4, 9, 28, 37, 52, 312, 928, 930, 938, 974 at Guomao

Hours: Daily 9:30am-10pm

Website: www.chinaworldmall.com or www.cwtc.com/english/shop