The city of Xian is an important city on the map of China and offers an exciting experience to travelers. Apart from the ancient relics and the history that puts most western cities to shame, this city is also a paradise for shoppers and has so much in store for enthusiastic buyers

The century Ginwa shopping mall located between the bell tower and the drum tower is an exclusive shopping centre situated in a historically significant location. World renowned brands such as Burberry, Givency and Lancome are found here along with lesser known but equally attractive labels.

Kai Yuwan is another amazing shopping precinct that offers a reasonable shopping experience and offers the convenience of shopping for a wide variety of goods ranging from home appliances to fashion accessories.

Minsheng department store is the most comprehensive shopping mall in northwest china and is the oldest shopping mall in the city. The Parkson shopping center focuses on high end fashion labels, and is a premier operator in the retail industry. Located in the flourishing city of Gaoxin another mall that offers a one stop shop for all your retail needs would be the Golden Eagle.

Although the city of Xian is known for its historic significance and the beautiful natural landscape that surrounds the area, it is also a part of a fast developing economy and is well ahead of other cities when it comes to high fashion and technology. You would find high street fashion labels such as Lancôme to top electronic giants such as Microsoft and Apple here.

And while you shop to your heart’s content reside at a Xian apartment that will let you discover the city at your own pace. Accomodation in Xian varies from comfortable motels to luxury five star hotels. Citadines Gaoxin Xian is a beautiful apartment complex that sits close to well-known shopping precincts in the city of Xian. These apartments come in handy to travellers who prefer a self-catering environment. Equipped with modern conveniences and state of the art amenities, this apartment complex offers an amazing place to reside in whether you are on business or leisure.

Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Calliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered. Google+