Xing Qiyi Yuan Shangmao Zhongxin
Better known in the West by the Japanese name ofgo, the complex game of strategy,weiqi, is undergoing a welcome resurgence in its native land, if the number of TV programs dedicated to its exposition are any guide (although it doesn't make for great television). This friendly shop outside the south gate of the National Sports Training Center, where many of China'sweiqimasters work, sells boards and the 361 black-and-white pieces that fill in the spaces. These start at ¥40 ($5) for metal pieces in a wicker basket, and rise to ¥3,600 ($450) for agate stones in a jade bowl. "Traditional" Chinese chess, orxiangqi, is more commonly seen on the street. Elaboratexiangqisets are also sold. Open weekdays 9am to 5pm; weekends 9am to 4pm.
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| Address | Tian Tan Dong Lu 80 | |
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| Transportation | Metro: Chongwen Men (209), then bus 807 to Dong Ce Lu; cross bridge and head south, then turn left onto Chang Qing Lu | |
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| Phone | 010/6711-4691 | |