Sun Dong An Plaza (Beijing APM)

Sun Dong An Plaza (Beijing APM)
Entering the alley from its west end, you will pass Beijing APM (Sun Dong An Plaza or Xindong'an Market) shopping mall to the south. It was built on the site of Dong'an Market in 1998. The current building is one of the most popular shopping centers in the city. The former Dong'an Market was the first comprehensive mall in the city, located near the imperial city. It has been prosperous since its opening in 1903, owing to its advantageous location and convenient transportation. The market was the birthplace of a time-honored catering brand – Dong Lai Shun. Through for over one hundred years, it now becomes a well-known company with chain stores throughout the whole country.