Lady Street, Beijing

Lady Street, Beijing

The street adjacent to Laitai Flower Street earns the moniker "Lady Street" and stands as Beijing's largest clothing market. Hosting a vast expanse of 1,100 stalls, it's a bustling hub for trading in clothing, footwear, headgear, and an impressive array of over 10,000 other commercial offerings. In comparison to other wholesale clothing markets in Beijing, Lady Street holds a distinct edge in the realm of fashion and takes pride in its superior shopping environment. The majority of its merchandise finds its origins in Guangdong, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Lady Street is organized into three blocks, with the primary attractions primarily concentrated in Block A. This section brims with a diverse range of women's goods. The ground floor is dedicated to clothing and various commodities, while the second floor showcases cosmetics, underwear, headgear, wigs, shoes, and hosiery. Notably, traditional-style garments have made a resurgence in recent times, and Lady Street curates an assortment of uniquely captivating designs. Within the boutique situated across from the staircase on Block A's first floor, female shoppers are entranced by dresses adorned with embroidered coiling dragons, the auspicious "fu" Chinese character symbolizing happiness in vibrant red, as well as exquisite peonies.

The vibrant streetscape also offers a diverse culinary scene, featuring a multitude of cafes, teahouses, and restaurants spanning Chinese cuisines like Sichuan, Cantonese, Hunan, Hangzhou, Xinjiang, as well as Japanese, Korean, and African establishments. The walkways between the blocks are adorned with charming promenade paths, graced by European-style benches and adorned with clusters of blossoming flowers.

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Sight Name: Lady Street
Sight Location: Beijing, China (See walking tours in Beijing)
Sight Type: Shopping

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