We walked around Wangfujing after having roast duck at the famous Quanjude store nearby. This is a shopping street with upscale brands, and perhaps way beyond the shopping budget of the average traveller. Pavements were wide and clean, and on the Sunday we visited, there were several street performances going on. A relaxing stroll, but I wouldn’t go out of the way to visit again.

I would say Wangfujing street is the Times Square of Beijing. As you walk down this pedestrian street you see big brands and designer clothes, something a little different to much of the little stalls and markets you find in Beijing. It is a mix of brands you’ve heard of and Chinese brands that are popular amongst locals. There are huge screens showing adverts on various buildings, mixed in with some traditional Chinese architecture. There are various food vendors selling things like ice cream and candy which are a treat. The area itself is more upmarket so goods are a little bit pricier, though still not massively expensive. It’s a nice atmosphere and everyone is really laid back. We ate at a little dim sum restaurant on the street and it was delightful. PS - Wangfujing ‘Snack’ Street is CLOSED. We ventured down its original alleyway to find no street food, only to find souvenir stalls.

The widest pedestrian street in china, and the main place to sort all your retail shopping demands. Theres a wide number of international malls with dining options but I thought there was a lack of street vendor outlets compared to other Tier one city pedestrian streets. Still highly recommended