These Shops Have You Covered for Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

You mean to tell me Halloween is only a few days away and you still haven't found a costume? If you're still on the hunt but worried a Taobao order might not arrive in time -- or worse, might not be the right fit -- these Beijing shops and costume rental businesses are the places you'll want to visit.

Menghui Tianjiao Costume Zuling Guan

Menghui Tianjiao Costume Zuling Guan is like a Spirit Halloween store on steroids. Located in the heart of the CBD, their rental space is a giant warehouse where you can get lost in all kinds of costumes and even gowns and dress clothes. Think traditional Chinese hanfu, gowns, and a plethora of other options -- the venue tells us there's even some movie-inspired costumes hidden in there -- you can slap together in a pinch.

Note: The Halloween warehouse is located in an underground facility. Enter throug the Van Palace West Tower main entrance and take the elevator down to B4, exit and enter the parking lot, then keep walking until you reach the end and you'll find the warehouse. Most rental prices vary from RMB 100 to RMB 300.

Where to find it:

B4 West Tower Van Palace, Jingtong East Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区金桐东路CBD旺座中心办公楼西塔B4展

Heyi Costume Leasing

If you're on the lookout for something a little fancier than movie-themed costumes, Heyi in Shilipu is the place to go. Here you'll find medieval ware, historical costumes, and a variety of Halloween-specific for kids and adults to choose from.

Where to find it:

Yujing Park Bldg. 2
30E Shoutu East Road, Chaoyang District
朝阳区首图东路御景园2号楼30E号

Bairong World Trade Center

For Dongcheng dwellers looking for costumes, Bairong World Trade Center is your best bet. The mall offers a series of seasonal Halloween shops offering the classics: vampire masks, wicked wizard costumes, ghosts, werewolves... you'll find it all here in the heart of the city.

Where to find it:

101 Yongdingmen Outer Street, Dongcheng District
东城区永定门外街道永定门外大街101号

Read: The Most Comprehensive List of Family-friendly Halloween Events in Town

Images: Unsplash, courtesy of the venues