From antiques to the latest inventions, Beijing has shops that cater to the needs of every visitor.

Shopping in Beijing is a fascinating experience and whether its souvenirs or designer fashions tourists are after there is something for everyone.

For a taste of traditional Beijing try the shops around Liulichang in the Xuanwumen area. This is a perfect place to pick up traditional Chinese items such as scrolls and other antiques.

Tourist board Visit Beijing advises visitors that genuine antiques should bear a red stamp of approval which can help tourists decipher between real pieces of history and fakes.

Xiushui Market is popular with tourists and sells everything from silks to ornaments to clothes. Bargaining is par for the course here and part of the fun is watching the stall holders barter with one another.

Hongqiao Market is the place to go for pearls and for a taste of modern Beijing head to the malls, department stores and fashion boutiques of Chaowi Street and Silver Street.

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