Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Beijing, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Alcohol
While there are a few speciality alcohol stores, most supermarkets and delis offer a decent enough range of booze. Carrefour (p.297) supermarkets have new and old world wines, as well as... read more
Art
A relatively new art street, Guanyintang has more than 40 galleries, many of them with sister outlets in 798. Look out for Meedoo Gallery, Century Hanmo Gallery, Asia Art Center (p.177),... read more
Art & Craft Supplies
This new website sells a huge range of art equipment, including traditional Chinese art and painting supplies, as well as everything you might need to carve the next Venus de Milo.... read more
Baby Items
Aside from the large store, Lijia Baby has a good website for online shopping (though it’s all in Chinese). There’s a pretty comprehensive range of branded clothes for babies and... read more
Beachwear
Like kids’ clothes, you can find basic swimming gear at most department stores. Unfortunately, with the nearest beach hundreds of kilometres away, Beijing is not renowned for its quality... read more
Bicycles
Even though the folding bike craze baffles many, they are an increasingly common site around Beijing, especially among young residents. Dahon sells an excellent range of folding and... read more
Books
For the Chinese, this is the best place in town to buy books. To peruse English language publications, head to the basement where you’ll find a collection of classics, alongside travel... read more
Camera Equipment
One of the best camera markets in Beijing, this multi-level shop is home to more than 200 independent retailers selling a huge range of digital cameras and video recorders. You will find... read more
Car Parts & Accessories
This place is slightly more expensive than other auto markets around town because it boasts the largest range and most reliable service and products. This huge market sells everything... read more
Clothes
French designer Caroline Deleens creates interesting fusion clothing at Mushi, combining Chinese flair with the best of French style. She keeps things simple, with classic cuts, colour... read more
