Naxi Ethnic Dolls

Ningxia Hotel Beijing is very close to lovely Naxia ethnic handicrafts shop lurking in the ancient street of Yan Dai Xie Jie.

The shop offers all kinds of Naxi ethnic gifts such as clothing, bags, tapestries, lacquer ware, to name a few. All of these are handmade by workers back in Yunnan province where the ethnic minority live.

One of the most popular handicrafts is Naxi bags, which feature pictures showing a pledge of love between a girl and boy.

Many guests of Ningxia Hotel Beijing come to the shop for Naxi dolls, which wear colorful ethnic costumes and accessories and look great on shelf.

Aged Pu'er Tea at Zheng Yun Teashop

Ningxia Hotel Beijing is only a few blocks away from a popular Pu’er tea shop. Pu'er tea is known the world over and does a lot good to your health.

The shop offers the well-loved Pu’er tea of various grades. And much like wine, the longer the tea is stored, the better the flavor. Prices range from RMB 150 to RMB 800 per gram, depending on the age of your tea.

Also, the shop carries a nice selection of handicrafts made of a variety of ethnic minorities living in Yunnan. The straw sandals, for example are usually worn by Miao women living in deep mountains. These sandals are made of bamboo root, and help avoid slipping while treading on the steep mountain paths.

The shop also offers free tea, which guests of our Ningxia Hotel Beijing can sample before you buy.

A Lovely Mirror Fashioned into Old Courtyard Gate

Ningxia Hotel Beijing guests rarely failed to visit a nearby shop offering festive new year paintings expressed on cups, umbrellas, bookmarks, clothes, as well as cushions.

It is a space of wonder. There was a small, elaborate make-up mirror resembling a courtyard door. The doors depicted an elegant court lady in her leaning posture. A selection of table cloths is fashioned with an old feel, and makes great covers for tables and other furniture.

The shop owner speaks a little English. And prices range from tens to hundreds of yuans.

You can get to the shop by walk from Ningxia Hotel Beijing in just 10 minutes.