Dahongmen is the largest wholesale clothing market in North China. It's a huge market comprised of smaller sub-markets with thousands of vendors selling shoes, clothes, and fabric.

Come here on weekends and there'll be vendors who come in from outside of Beijing to sell their wares. You'll find souvenirs, historical artifacts, arts and crafts, jewelry, books, and antiques.

Despite the name, the Pearl Market sells more than just pearls and jewelry. It lies close to the Temple of Heaven, so it's a good option if you want to go shopping after some sightseeing. You'll find everything: bags, shoes, clothes, tea, silk, fabric, toys, souvenirs, and jewelry.

A building full of vendors selling glasses and contact lenses at the lowest prices in Beijing. Find the perfect pair of sunglasses or glasses to fit in with the latest trends. You can get your eyes tested, buy the frames you like, and have your pair of glasses made within an hour.

An area mainly for folk arts, crafts, and art supplies. You'll find plenty of vendors selling collectibles and art supplies, including Rongbaozhai, a prominent shop on the west section of Liulichang, where you'll find woodblock prints, copies of famous calligraphy, reproductions of famous Chinese paintings, and many different art supplies. Its name 'liulichang' came from the Ming Dynasty when the area was home to a renowned factory that made glazed tiles for the palaces, temples and residences for officials. Large scale renovations that have transformed this area to resemble a Chinese village.

Situated close to the Temple of Heaven, this building is comprised of vendors mostly selling all types of children's toys. In addition to toys, toy cars, and other popular gadgets, you'll find kites, gift sets, and much, much more.

Conveniently located in the CBD (Central Business District), this building is easy to access by subway and public transportation. The building has many stores and vendors selling everything from clothes, shoes, arts, calligraphy, jewelry, and bags to electronics.

This area is quite commercialized, bustling with many domestic tourists who come to look at the old architecture of the city. Expect many chain restaurants, people, and cars on the main Nanluoguxiang street. Still, some of the side alleys (hutongs) feature boutique stores, cafes, and bars that are quite worthwhile visiting!

At one point almost considered the 'next Nanluoguxiang,' Wudaoying Hutong is an 'alley' where you'll find boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants.. The area was renovated and upgraded in 2010-2011 and is less busy than other parts of the city.

A modern complex with many shops, restaurants, a supermarket, and a cinema. Expect to see many yuppies and wealthy Chinese shoppers. There's a Sanlitun Village South and Sanlitun Village North that features many foreign brands and an Apple Store. North is more upscale than South, selling haute couture and local and foreign luxury brands. You'll find products from over 100 local and foreign designers, ranging from clothes to accessories to furniture.

Opened for business in 2010, this mall features a mix of foreign and local brands, as well as restaurants and cafes with international and Chinese cuisine. Come here to shop at some of the biggest Chinese fashion chain brands such as JNBY, Ochirly, and Me & City.

This area by Qianmen was revamped in 2009 and has become a popular tourist destination. The main street has many shops selling local time-honored brands as well as foreign shops and little stores selling local delights and snacks. It can get quite crowded, so wander off into the side alleys (hutongs), were you can find a mixture of boutiques selling locally made arts and fashion — for example, Triple-Major (on Yang Mei Zhu Xiejie).