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Guide Location: China » Beijing
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 8.2 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 3 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 8.2 km
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Author: nataly
Chaoyang Park is located in the North-East area of Beijing. The park itself represents one of Beijing’s main attractions, with its great beauty and infrastructure, as well as a number of famous markets that lie in the area. This guide will take you to some of the best features of Chaoyang Park.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Sanlitun
Sanlitun is a famous shopping area known all over China. Here you will find international brand stores such as Apple, Esprit and the largest Adidas store in the world. The very popular Sanlitun Bar Street is also in this area and features countless bars and cafes, making it a favorite drinking and shopping area of Beijing.
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2) 3.3 Clothing Market
3.3 Clothing Market is a popular local shopping spot. This 5-story market offers everything from beautiful handmade jewelry on the first floor to a great tailor on the 5th floor. The prices are a bit high but the market is well worth a visit if you are looking for hip and trendy clothes and accessories.
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3) SOLANA Lifestyle Shopping Park
SOLANA Lifestyle Shopping Park just may be the best example of modern China. This shopping park sits near Chaoyang Park and houses more than 1,000 international brands within its large number of retail shops. Be sure to also visit the surrounding restaurants and bars for some great local food and drinks.
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4) Lady Street
Lady Street is a popular shopping spot that targets female customers. It is a large open market that offers womens' clothes, shoes and accessories on more than 1,000 stalls. The market is supplied with garments from Guangdong, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Don't forget to visit one of the many cafes and bars to grab a bite to eat and drink.
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5) Lai Tai Flora Market
Lai Tai Flora Market is the largest non-clothing market in the North-East side of Beijing. This market is home to a wide selection of plants, with a special emphasis on their beautifully grown orchids. There are more than 20 shops in the area offering aquariums of different sizes and shapes, as well as aquarium equipment. The market is also a great place to find porcelain goods.
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6) Liangma Antique Market
The Liangma Antique Market is located in Beijing's Chaoyang District. It offers a great variety of decorative items such as scroll paintings, porcelain goods and exquisite, traditional Chinese furniture.
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7) Jia Na Ma Ni Tibetan Carpets
The hidden location of Jia Na Ma Ni Tibetan Carpets is usually why many tourists don’t know about it. This is the best place to find high-quality hand woven wool carpets, which come in several sizes and colors. The owner of the shop brings all of the items and materials from Tibet himself. Embroidered pillow covers and silver locks engraved with Buddha are some of the many other treasures you will find here.
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