Located to the west of Tiananmen Square, Xidan is a major traditional commercial area in Beijing. The Xidan commercial district incorporates the Xidan Culture Square, North Xidan Street, as well as many supermarkets and department stores. The Xidan Cultural Square is the largest venue for cultural events in downtown Beijing.
There are several shopping malls in Xidan, such as Xidan Department Store, Grand Pacific Mall, Zhongyou Department Store, Joy City etc.
