The complete guide to shopping in Beijing

From cheap electronics to knockoff designer wear to traditional antiques, there’s dizzying array of options for shopping in Beijing. Start by visiting the city’s largest shopping district Xidan for high street brands and exclusive labels; bargain at Dongwuyuan Wholesale Market for bargain clothing; Silk Market for pirated goods; Zhongguancun for cheap electronics; and Yashow Market for fake designer labels and tailored clothing. Fashion lovers should head to the futuristic shopping complex Village Sanlitun, Uniqlo for chic Japanese-made garments, the NLGX Design Store for a dose of traditional Chinese culture, and the cute Spoon House store. There are also some quaint traditional stores that serve as reminders of old Beijing. Visit the Wuxi pottery store for beautifully-designed ceramics, the Wu Yu Tai Teashop for exquisite tea, Panjiayuan Antiques Market for rare vintage finds, and the Liulichang Culture Street for its beautiful architecture and traditional Chinese culture.