Happy Valley and Fatou-欢乐谷和垡头

A long-time barbeque chain restaurant with 36 branches around the city.

This one-stop market on the outskirts of the city has numerous dog and cat sellers, a pet clinic, a restaurant and a demonstration area where dogs can show off their tricks. All kinds of dogs, from regular terriers and larger collies to rare breeds such as hairless Chinese varieties are available. All canines are vaccinated and mostly kept in roomy cages.

SouthWind Co. (Nanfeng Cangku), a trade company specializing in reproducing affordable, high-quality classic and designer Western furniture for the home and office. Inside its 500-square-meter warehouse showroom located in Xiaowuji village, you will find an extensive collection of “Made in China” vintage replicas, including reproductions of classic Charles Eames-designed chairs. It also stocks lights, home accessories and a wide selection of art works by Japanese artists.

Beijing's largest outdoor theme park.

Ilinoi is a funkier, pricier version of IKEA that sells wall-sized mirrors, tangerine sofas, a martini glass-shaped chair and home essentials like candy-colored bathmats, pots and pans, groovy lanterns, juice-makers as well as stainless steel salt and pepper shakers.

A funkier, pricier version of Ikea that sells home accessories at moderate prices.

The US-based chain serves up American-style thick crust pizzas, pastas and salads, as well as kids' parties. Similar to Pizza Hut in its localized flavors and varieties. Call 4008 88 7272 for delivery.

Sells real brand names ranging from Armani to Adidas and Nautica to DKNY.