Address: 3 Haidian dajie, Haidian District Phone: 010-8269-9687 Open Hours: 9am-9pm daily Transportation: Fourth Ring North 北四环:47、323、384、737、740、751、808、809、811、 814、826、834、835、840、982 or 983 at Zhongguancun stop Zhongguancun Dajie 中关村大街:302、307、320、332、355、365、716、717、718、731、 732 or 801 at Zhongguancun stop
The best place in Beijing to buy the full range of electronic goods, this massive electronics market in the city’s north-west is an experience in itself. Bargain hard if you don’t want to leave feeling disappointed.
Gome (Guomei Dianqi) 国美电器
Address: 6 Beisanhuan ZhongLu, Xicheng District Phone: 010-6207-1730 Open Hours: Mon-Fri. 9am -7pm, Sat, Sun 9am-8pm Website(in Chinese): www.gome.com.cn/areaindex-51301.htm
With nearly 30 stores across Beijing, this chain is worth a look for DVD players, mobile phones, cameras and home appliances, Keep an eye out for seasonal sales, particularly around the spring holidays. For similar goods, also try the Dazhong chain, easy is spot thanks to the giant yellow "D" bell against a red background. Voted as one of Beijing Top Ten Franchised Brands in 2007.
Bai Nao Hui 百脑汇
Address: 10 Chaowai Dajie, Changyang District Phone: 010-6599-5947 Transportation: Subway Line 2 at Chaoyangmen
Though it's a four-story mess of stalls, Bai Nao Hui is centrally located, selling everything from the tiniest MP3 players to sleekest digital camera to hundreds of laptops and PCs. Be sure to ask about the warranties.
Wonderful Electronic Shopping Mall
Address: 12 Chaowai Dajie, Changyang District Phone: 010-8561-4335 Transportation: Subway Line 2 at Chaoyangmen
Cameras,tripods, flash disks, MP3s abound. If you need the USB cable for your digital cameras or need extra camera batteries, this is the place to shop.
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