Blog Category - Shopping

Do as the Local Do: Order Services via These 5 WeChat Contacts
When living in a foreign city, it can take a long time to find your groove, and dig into the underground scene that seems out of reach for everybody...
Beijing's Best Markets, Bazaars, and Fairs During May Day Holiday
Embrace the May Day Holiday with these awesome markets. 
NBA Opens World's Largest Store Outside of the US in Wangfujing
At 1,200sqm, this Wangfujing shop is the world’s biggest NBA store outside of the U.S.
Upcoming Markets, Bazaars, and Fairs Roundup
Beijing is enjoying some of the loveliest weather of the year right now, which also means there are even more fun events going on around the city for...
Farewell Laitai Flower Market: On Eucalyptus and Haggling
I thought eucalyptus would be cheap in Beijng. We’re close to Australia, after all, right? No? Anyway, a recent trip to the Laitai Flower Market left...
Family-Friendly Fun and Cultural Experiences Await at This Weekend's BlackEXPO
On Mar 30, a team of vendors, performers, and artists will join forces to bring Beijing an event that is much more than a market: BlackEXPO 2019.
The Future of Chinese Grocery Shopping is a 7,000sqm Food Hall in Liangmaqiao
Hello Mart in Liangmaqiao is a prototype for the type of "mall without walls" shopping experience that (if the government has the way) will pockmark...
The Best Indoor Plants to Combat Airborne Pollution and Toxins
Below we list which commonly available plants in Beijing that are most efficient at filtering our air of those pesky toxins and pollutants.
Throwback Thursday: Wild Animals and Jungle Fashion of 2010
Throwback Thursday to Beijing fashion of 2010! This week, we look back at the fashion choices and the hot selection of animal-inspired clothes and...
Chinese New Year Travelers Made 1.2 Billion Purchases Over WeChat Pay
According to data released by Tencent’s ubiquitous app WeChat and Alibaba’s payment platform Alipay, China’s mass holiday migration over the lunar...
Chinese Consumers to Favor Heading to the Stores Over Online Shopping This CNY
With the Chinese New Year holidays coming Feb 4-10, Chinese consumers are already preparing for the most important holiday of the year with increased...
No Ruffled Feathers: Fashionistas Flock to Beijing’s New Canada Goose Shop
Hey Canada, All is Forgiven!
Stave Off the Cold In Style at Acne Studio's New Sanlitun Shop
Popular Scandinavian shopping brand Acne opens a flagship store in Sanlitun.
More Than Just a Market: Modern Art Exhibition Marks Turning Point for Liangmaqiao Market
With more than 400 vendors selling everything from Chinese and international antiques to tea sets, cloisonné, and diamonds, plus an expansive flow