Pop Mart is more than a toy shop. For many young people, it is part of today’s Chinese pop culture. From Labubu and Molly to Dimoo, Skullpanda, Hirono, and Crybaby, Pop Mart’s characters have become collectible, fashionable, and internationally recognizable. If you are visiting Beijing, stopping by a Pop Mart store is a fun way to see a different side of modern China.
A Different Kind of Beijing Souvenir
When travelers come to Beijing, they often think of the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, roast duck, and hutongs.
But Beijing is not only ancient history.
It is also a city of new trends, young creativity, and playful design. One good example is Pop Mart.
Pop Mart is a Chinese designer toy brand known for its blind boxes and collectible characters. You may already know some of its famous IPs, especially Labubu, Molly, Dimoo, Skullpanda, Hirono, or Crybaby. In recent years, these characters have become popular far beyond China, appearing on bags, desks, social media, and collector shelves around the world.
That is why visiting Pop Mart in Beijing feels different from ordinary souvenir shopping.
You are not just buying a small toy. You are seeing a part of China’s new lifestyle culture.
What Makes It Fun?
The most famous Pop Mart experience is the blind box.
You choose a series, but you do not know exactly which character you will get until you open the box. That surprise is part of the fun. For collectors, the excitement is not only about the toy itself, but also about the design, the character story, and the possibility of finding a rare “secret” figure.
Even if you are not a collector, Pop Mart is still interesting to visit. The store design is colorful, the characters are cute or stylish, and the products are easy to carry home. It can be a nice small gift, a travel memory, or simply a fun stop between museums, food, and shopping.
CocoMolly Tip
If it is your first time buying Pop Mart, do not worry too much about getting the “perfect” one.
Choose a character style you like, enjoy the surprise, and open the box as part of your Beijing memory.
For serious fans, you can also look for larger Pop Mart stores, official stores in shopping malls, or Pop Mart City Park in Chaoyang Park. Just remember that popular items may sell out quickly, especially limited editions.
