Antiques, porcelain, tea, Qipao, or worldwide band? What are you going to buy? You can find all of them in Beijing!

Here are 10 streets for great shopping.

Liulichang Street

Liulichang, or Glass Street, near the Hepingmen subway station on subway Line 2, aka the "loop line," got its name from the colored glaze factories set up in the Yuan (1271-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties. It evolved into a commercial area focusing on traditional Chinese culture starting at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) when merchants opened the first antique stalls along the street.

If you have an interest in calligraphy and art, china or traditional Chinese ornaments, and you're looking for a memento for your trip other than Olympic souvenirs, Liulichang is highly recommended -- and don't forget to try on the eye-catching jewelry if you fancy something.

Almost 100 traditional-style shops on both sides of the street will take you away from the bustle of modern life into a Qing bazaar.