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14 Jianguomen Outer Street, Jianwai Street, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100004
(86 10) 6500-3311
Yes, it old-fashioned and, yes, the service is poor and, yes, the layout of goods is last century. The main reason to go there is for a one-stop-shop look at what is available in the capital city. The state-owned emporium has it all—porcelain, jade, carpets, furniture—at prices that are nonnegotiable. Have a gander, decide what suits your taste, and then head to a specialist store that can offer friendlier service and better prices.
Written by Mark Graham