What's Fun In Playing market in Beijing, the place is a bit confusing for first timers. The buildings are painted in brash colors, Christmas decorations are sold year-round, and there are animal statues are everywhere; kids would be forgiven for thinking they are at an amusement park. Tianyi Market is huge; there’s a kids’ wear area, party supplies area, art supplies area, shoe area, watch area, scarf area, and so on. It’s one of the must-go places for shopping during the holiday season. Go to the fourth floor and you’ll find a world of fluffy toys at the recently-opened “Street of Stuffed Toys.” When you’re finishd with Tianyi, cross Fuchengmenwai Dajie and backtrack towards Fuchengmen subway. Get some last-minute shopping in at Wangtong Market before jumping onto the subway, which is accessible through the basement. Wangtong Market is less overwhelming, much smaller in size, and better-organized than Tianyi Market. The first four floors sell similar products that you have to bargain for. If you are tired of haggling, the fifth floor sells sports brands at deep discounts. One highlight is the Nike factory store, which has sales of up to 70 percent off.
Guangji Temple 广济寺 Free. Daily 6am-4:30pm. 25 Fuchengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District (6616 0907) 西城区阜成门内大街25号 The Geological Museum of China 中国地质博物馆 RMB 30 for adults, RMB 15 for students. Tue-Sun 9am-4:30pm. 15 Yangrou Hutong, Xicheng District (6655 7858) 西城区羊肉胡同15号 Lidai Diwang Temple 历代帝王庙 RMB 20, RMB 10 for students, free for kids under 12. Wed-Sun 9am-4pm. 131 Fuchengmennei Dajie, Xicheng District (6651 7739) 西城区阜成门内大街131号 Qing Feng Steamed Bun Shop 庆丰包子铺 Daily 6.30am-9pm. 135 Fuchengmennei
Dajie, Xicheng District (6616 1236) 西城 区阜成门内大街135号 Beijing Luxun Museum 北京鲁迅博物馆 Free (with proper ID). Tue-Sun 9am-4pm. 19 Fuchengmennei, Gongmenkou Ertiao, Xicheng District (6616 5654) 西 城区阜成门内宫门口二条19号 Tianyi Market 天意新商城 Daily 7.30am-5.30pm. 259 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (6832 7607) 西城区阜成门外大街259号 Wangtong Market 万通新世界 Daily 9am-8.30pm. 2 Fuchengmenwai Dajie, Xicheng District (6801 0532) 西 城区阜成门外大街2号
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