Silver Street
Silver Street, at Dongdan Beidajie, runs parallel to Wangfujing Street, one block east. It has become a fashionable area for Western-style outlets.
Tourism-Administration-Designated Stores
Tourism-administration-designated stores are specially open for overseas guests but an increasing number of local residents also shop here because of the stores' unique stock and good service. They are ideal places to buy arts and crafts, antiques and other Beijing specialties. Postal and consigning services, and money changing are also offered.
Century-Old Stores
Century-old stores, like those in Beijing's Hutongs (alleys) and Siheyuan (courtyards), have become part of the city's history. Their fame and location in some of the most bustling downtown areas keep them busy but, at the same time, the stores are small and offer a relatively poor shopping environment. And competition is rising from the rubble of modern construction. In recent years, most traditional stores have made changes to keep up with their rivals, including renovating their facades and interior decorations, and upgrading services. Shopping in some of the best of the stores can be a unique "Chinese" experience.
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