What to Buy >>
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Chinese Bronze VesselsThe Chinese started casting bronze ware about 5,000 years ago.
Where to Buy >>
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PanjiayuanThis open-air market is crammed with thousands of stalls selling ornaments, Cultural Revolution memorabilia and more.
Supermarkets >>
Wal-Mart stocks the hardware and homeware items that have made it so popular across the pond.
Shopping Malls >>
Beijing's best-known and most visited mall, it features six themed zones and stores like Valentino, Bally, Swarovski and Apple.
Markets >>
This street offers calligraphy, art, antiques and paintings, including a dozen of time-honored antique stores.
Department Stores >>
This glamorous department store offers a mixture of international and Chinese brands - good quality at steep prices is the general rule.
Areas to Shop >>
This is the city's best-known shopping area. The street is always busy, mostly with pedestrians, but that's part of its charm.