Wangfujing is one of the most necessary places to visit in Beijing.
Wangfujing Street is not only a long historical but also a modern commercial place. Here you can find the traditional Chinese shops and fashionable shopping malls with worldly famous brands. There is also a special snack street beside the Wangfujing street. There you can have a taste of the traditional Chinese food.

Dashilan has been famous as the economic center of Beijing since the old times. Recently the Chongwen District government has rebuilt the street and the new Dashilan Walking Business Street will be open to the public during the Olympic Games. This ancient commercial street will resume its Royal road, clank-clank cars (Beijing’s old tram) and the ancient construction like Ming and Qing dynasty will be reappeared. Some international famous brands such as Prada, Adidas, Cartier and Louis Vuitton will also set up their shops there.
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