China has always been one of the most favorite tourist getaways in the world. With globalization, Beijing has oriental chic and occidental flamboyance. There is a synergetic synthesis and fusion of the east and west.

Beijing is as much a tourist hotspot as a shopping paradise. Over the years, innumerable shopping malls, superstores, mega malls, boutiques and markets have emerged all over Beijing. Jianguomenwai is one of the most famous metropolitan areas of Beijing which has evolved into a sizzling shopping area hosting a number of reputed stores and shops. Tourists are lured by the huge range of shopping items on display. These items are discussed below.

Beijing is the perfect destination for buying antiques. Whether jades, scrolls or even cigarette ad posters dating back numerous years, tourists find a treasure trove of curio. These are not only great shopping items but make exclusive gifts too.

The shops in Jianguomenwai are famous for porcelain items too. Porcelain is a major industry in China and continues to attract tourist with a wide array of products like dinner sets, vases, tea pots and other pottery. Porcelain of the finest quality and finish can be found in this area.

Beijing has always remained the favorite spot to pick up some exquisite piece of cloisonn work. This is the unique art form of Beijing which decorates the household of the inhabitants. Jewelry made from cloisonn in a wide choice of designs are available here.

There are stores on Jianguomenwai Street which showcase exclusive collection of lacquer wares. Lacquer work done in attractive shades of red, yellow and green are popular and easily available. One can buy exquisite lacquer ware show pieces like flowers, birds, figures and landscapes. Lacquer applied to vases, bowls, and even screens attracts buyers. Even gold is used to inlay some lacquer ware. Chinese antique furniture, modern furniture and bamboo (cane) furniture are all on display here.

Silks of dazzling shades adorn the markets of Jianguomenwai Street. Silk items like shirts, trousers, bed spreads and gowns steal the show and seduce customers.

Jianguomenwai Street is also the destination for buying jade, painting and calligraphy. Handicrafts such as clay figurines and animals represent the uniqueness of Chinese culture. Beijing's most popular handicraft is paper cutting. The shops of Jianguomenwai Street present the tourists with a huge range of paper cutting patterns and paper cut products.