Shopping online is popular among Chinese people, but many still prefer to buy in brick-and-mortar stores.

With the role of shopping streets changing, people now go there not only to buy things, but also to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Foreigners can also get a taste of the local culture by taking a walk on these streets.

1. Wangfujing street, Beijing  北京王府井大街

This street not only has some of the world's biggest names, but also boasts a number of China's time-honored brands. Most of Chinese-style products can be found here.

2. Nanjing road, Shanghai 上海南京路步行街

The earliest shopping street in Shanghai is popular since the 19th century.

3. Xinjiekou, Nanjing 南京新街口

It is a business district with 11 streets selling everything from food, antique, jewelry, and clothing to other goods.

4. Central avenue, Harbin 哈尔冰中央大街

This street is famous for its European-style architecture.

5. Heping road, Tianjin 天津和平路

6. Shangxiajiu street, Guangzhou 广州上下九步行街

It is the earliest business street in China, dating back to the 6th century.

7. Causeway Bay, Hong Kong 香港铜锣湾

8. Jianghan road, Wuhan 武汉江汉路

9. Chunxi road, Chengdu  成都春熙路

10. Huangxing road, Changsha 长沙黄兴路