Beijing Hotels: Nearby Shengxifu Hat Shop

Do you know which is renowned as "the King of Hats" in China? It is a time-honored brand called Sheng Xifu.

You can easily find one of its outlets on the east side of Wangfujing Street, near which a host of Beijing hotels is located. It's hard to miss the shop when you walk in the area. A copper signboard hangs on the shop entrance, with its English name "Sheng Xifu Hat Store" engraved.
 
Sheng Xifu caps are famous for their use of high-quality materials, handmade features, and fine craftsmanship. Many leaders and foreign dignitaries have ordered hats from Sheng Xifu over the years. There are even hats worn by former Chinese leaders display in the shop.
 
The shop is comprised of two floors. As I looked around the first floor, I saw mainly regular hats. Men's hats, made of cotton, wool, or hemp, cost RMB 128. While women's hats have more designs and colors.
 
The second floor featured medium to high grade hats. For example, a hat made of rabbit fur cost RMB 680, while a hat made of otter skin cost RMB 2100.

As summer is coming, it is time for me to buy a hat to block sunlight!