1-Day Beijing Shopping Tour - Luxury & Traditional Finds
Beijing is the perfect blend of traditional culture and modern fashion, making it an ideal destination for a day of shopping. This itinerary strikes the perfect balance between traditional cultural souvenirs, high-end fashion, local snacks, and everyday essentials, enabling you to experience a variety of shopping styles while minimising time spent on transportation.
- Shops: SKP Shopping Center - China World Mall - Hongqiao Market - Xiushui Market
- Maximum number for your group: 5 persons
- Time needed: 8 hours
- Pick-up: your Beijing hotel
- Drop-off: your Beijing hotel
Price Per Person in US Dollars
Notes: Please contact us if you require a quotation for a group of more than 5 people.
Highlights
- Indulge in a luxurious shopping experience with high-end brands and designer stores.
- Explore the latest fashion trends and high-end products in a sophisticated setting.
- Bargain for unique Chinese goods, arts, crafts, and souvenirs, experiencing local shopping culture.
Tour Itinerary
The guide and driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby at 9:00 AM with a sign (usually with your name).
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: SKP Shopping Centre (luxury shopping paradise)
Location: No. 87 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District (Beijing’s core luxury retail area).
What to Expect:
- Brand highlights: SKP is home to over 1,000 international luxury brands, including: High-end fashion: Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada.
- Watches and jewellery: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef & Arpels.
- Lifestyle and beauty: Apple Premium Store, La Mer/Bobbi Brown cosmetics counters, Bang & Olufsen audio equipment.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: China World Mall (CBD Luxury & Lifestyle Hub)
Location: No. 1 Jianguomen Outer Street, Chaoyang District (connected to Beijing’s Central Business District, with iconic skyline views).
What to Expect:
- Unique Shopping Experience: Unlike SKP’s focus on ultra-luxury, China World Mall blends high-end brands with more accessible premium labels and lifestyle stores, making it great for diverse shopping needs.
- Luxury Zone (Floors 1-3): Armani, Burberry, Versace, Shang Xia (Hermès-owned Chinese luxury brand).
- Fashion & Sportswear (Floors 4-5): Lululemon, Nike Premium, COS, Massimo Dutti.
- Home & Tech (Floor 6): Muji Flagship Store (large home decor section), Xiaomi Home (smart devices).
Free time
After the guide has helped you to get oriented, you will have 2–2.5 hours of free shopping time. The driver will wait in the car park, and the guide will periodically check in with you via phone to offer assistance.
Treat your taste buds to a genuine slice of Beijing's culinary, it's a chance to refuel between attractions, taste local flavors, and avoid crowds.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Hongqiao Market (affordable pearls, traditional handicrafts, and silk products)
Location: No. 9 Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
What to Expect:
- 1F: Fresh seafood (skip if shopping for souvenirs) + small toys (for kids)
- 2F: Pearls (freshwater, real/imitation) + pearl jewelry (necklaces, earrings)
- 3F: Handicrafts: Cloisonné (vases, keychains), jade pendants, paper-cuttings
- 4F: Silk products: Scarves, pajamas, tablecloths (lightweight, easy to pack)
- 5F: Electronic accessories (phone cases, chargers) + luggage
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Xiushui Market (tailored clothing, imitation designer goods)
Location: No. 8 Xiushui East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
What to Expect:
- Price: 300-800 RMB (shirt/small dress), 800-1,500 RMB (suit/cheongsam).
- Tip: Specify the fabric (e.g., "100% cotton" or "silk") and request to inspect the stitching—good tailors will let you examine the samples.
- Souvenirs: Imitation designer bags (discreetly sold—ask "Do you have…?" softly), Chinese tea (pre-packaged Longjing/Pu’er, 50-150 RMB), and dried fruits (candied hawthorns, 20-40 RMB).
After a rewarding day of shopping at Hongqiao Market and Xiushui Market, your private driver will ensure a smooth drive back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Private Transfer
- Private English-speaking guide.
- Lunch is listed in the itinerary.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
Guide Support
- Communicating with store staff (e.g., asking about product availability, sizes, or customisation options).
- Explaining tax refund policies (foreign visitors can claim a 9–13% tax refund on single receipts totalling over 500 RMB — the guide can assist with filling out the relevant forms).
- Reserving private fitting rooms (for high-end brands such as Hermès or Chanel, where fitting rooms may require assistance).
Pre-Itinerary Prep (5 Mins Before Departure)
Bargaining Tools: Bring cash (300-800 RMB in small bills, e.g., 10/20/50 RMB—easier for negotiating and paying small vendors) + a reusable shopping bag (for fragile items like pearls or silk).
- "Too expensive!" = 太贵了！(Tài guì le!)
- "Can you lower the price?" = 能便宜点吗？(Néng piányi diǎn ma?)
- "This is my final offer." = 这是我最后的价格了。(Zhè shì wǒ zuìhòu de jiàgé le.)
Important Info
- Operates: Daily
- Departure point: Hotel in Beijing
- Return details: returns to the original departure point
- Guide languages: English
- The price of this tour will rise during the China National Day holiday (September 30th to October 7th) and the Chinese New Year holiday.
Good to Know
- This is a private Guided tour. The local private English-speaking guide will serve your group only.
- You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
- Your guide will contact you in the evening (approximately 18:00) to confirm the exact meeting time, as per your preference. If you miss the phone call, they will send you a brief message.
- Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby on the tour date at the appointed time.
- The meal (if included) is served at a Chinese restaurant, and your guide will assist you in ordering dishes to suit your taste.
- There is absolutely no forced shopping.