Zhongguancun - Beijing

The Zhongguancun area is sometimes called China's Silicon Valley, because of its many universities and IT-based companies. It also has a score of really big markets, selling anything you can imagine in computers and electronics, and they are all within walking distance from each other.

One market that stands out in the crowd is Zhonghai electronic market, selling used computer stuff and notebooks, which could be convenient if you prefer low prices rather than getting the latest model.

The markets in this area really have anything you could possibly need for you computer. What is more, many of the markets offer cheap computer repair service.

Salespeople and atmosphere

Few of the salespeople speak English. If you find someone who does, however, they are often able to help you even if their store doesn't have what you are looking for. If you are planning to buy something a little more expensive, and don't speak mandarin, it can be wise to bring someone who does. Prices are negotiable.

Shopping in Beijing
(Text updated: 2008-03-03)

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[2010-08-25] Peter wrote...

I am looking for earphones, preferably apple ones or even better, BOSE. Any recommendations in this area I should look at?

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[2010-08-04] Javier wrote...

Hi, I am interesting to buy a tablet PC (like an i-Pad, but with operative system Windows 7. Do you think is it possible to buy it in this area? Where?
Thanks!

[2010-08-08] Adrian answered...

Hi! Yes you can surely find it at Zhong guan cun. Like the HP Slate, MSI Winpad P100 or the chinese Hanvon TouchPad B10 are all running on Windows 7. This place have almost everything, but be sure to have enough time to look around since it's a huge place.

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[2010-07-28] Soyol wrote...

Hi. I'm looking for a laptop in Beijing. It's possible old one and also new one. And can I know about laptop's price. Would you send me pictures and prices. If I like it, I will buy it.
Plse write me.

[2010-07-29] Shopping in Beijing answered...

Hi,
This website is a guide to Beijing's fantastic shopping and we can not offer information on specific goods. Please visit www.zol.com.cn (it's in chinese) to check prices at Zhongguancun.

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[2010-07-02] Smerdoff-online wrote...

thanks for the interesting information

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[2010-07-02] Smerdoff-online wrote...

All can be

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Map

Map to Zhongguancun

Address

海淀区中关村

Zhongguancun
Haidian district

Taxi

Approximately price:
40 yuan from Tian'anmen East

Opening hours

Daily 9am - 7pm

Subway

Line: 4
Station: Zhongguancun (preferably exit D)

GPS coordinates

Lat. 39.98195°
Long. 116.30972°

Visitors' pictures and rating

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