Xiushui Street has become the city’s top tourist shopping paradise. Its name is now written in English across the entrance as simply “Silk Street”. Apart from the almost real-looking designer wear which was present at the old market, you can now enjoy shopping for a wealth of traditional Chinese knick knacks to bring home for your family.

In this market, the store assistants are much better trained in both customer service and language skills, most sporting a bright red jacket with the Xiushui logo on it and an official looking ID badge. Their English often goes way beyond the old days of “cheaper ...”, “your price ...”. But the numbers are still often typed out on a calculator to be clear and to avoid other customers hearing how much you paid. Bargaining is still essential here so be sure to check out our Guide to Bargaining in Beijing before you venture out here in order to get the best prices. Fake goods might still also be found here despite the government making efforts to stamp it out across the city. Items which you can find in this market include: Shoes, Jeans, Trousers, Jackets, Shirts, Chinese Souvenirs, Chinese Rugs/Carpets, Golf Equipment, Pearls, Watches, Sunglasses, Silk by the roll, Chinese Paintings, Small Electronics and many other things. It also has a small supermarket in the basement.

Prices are generally reasonable compared to your home country, and if you are a skilled bargainer, you might be able to get things ridiculously cheap. This silk shopping mall is located along Chang’an Avenue near Yonganli Subway Station. You can now walk directly from the subway into the mall via an underground passageway.

Selling: Silk, Clothing, Electronic GoodsPrice: 20 - 400 RMBAddress: Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng District, BeijingOpening hours: Daily 9:00am-8:00pm

Source: beijing-travels.com