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A vast, multi-story emporium of all kinds of Chinese handicrafts, from cloisonné vases and jade, to wood-carvings, lacquer ware, and silks.
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The whole of the top floor is devoted to English-language fiction and non-fiction. Staff are reliably surly.
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Small street market just off Wangfujing, which is crammed with stalls selling all manner of knick-knacks, curios, and handicrafts.
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Upmarket ladies’ clothing boutique specializing in designer oriental items in natural fabrics.
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Chinese military surplus store with badges, patches, and even uniforms.
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The mausoleum gift shop is the best source of Mao badges, posters, and shoulder bags.
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Several floors of big name international, high-end retailers, from Apple and Sony to Armani and Paul Smith. Don’t expect any bargains.
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A mall full of mid-range clothes shops with a multiscreen cinema and lots of restaurants up on the top floor.
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Tea from all over China, sold loose or in beautiful presentation boxes. Staff will brew small cups for sampling.
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A whole mall devoted to musical instrument shops. Some of these places are also good for official Chinese releases of foreign CDs, which cost a fraction of what you would pay back home.
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