There are some high-quality Beijing time-honored brands still in the market. They have kept their design styles and ideas over time.

Ruifuxiang Silk Clothes Shop 瑞蚨祥

Ruifuxiang on Qianmen Street

Ruifuxiang on Qianmen Street: Beijing's Ruifuxiang Silk Clothes Shop opened in 1893, selling silk, wool fabric, cotton cloth, fur, and Chinese style clothes. Clothes made to order are the specialty of Ruifuxiang, famous for their materials and great tailoring. Here, tourists can choose the fabrics and wait for the clothing to be made.

Business Hours: 09:00–21:00

Location: No. 5, Dashilan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing

Tel: 010-63035764

Transportation: Take city bus line 1, 4, 10, 104, or 803, and get off at Wangfujing Street.

Neiliansheng Shoe Store 内联升

Neiliansheng Shoe Store is the largest handmade shoe-making company in China, famous for its cloth shoes.

The headquarters has a Qing Dynasty style layout with yellow tiles and red pillars, reminiscent of the image of a bustling ancient shop.

Neiliansheng Shoe Store was founded in 1853 to make shoes for officials. The Chinese character "Nei" stands for the government while "Liansheng" means "getting promotions". Therefore, all officials wear these shoes as a way to pray for a promotion, and this is how the shoe store got its name.

Location: No.34, Dashilan Street, Xuanwu District (宣武区大栅栏街34号)

Business Hours: 09:00–21:00

Tel: 010-63013041

Transportation: Take city bus line 1, 4, 10, 104, or 803, and get off at Wangfujing Station.