Summer's here and though the May break has already passed, holiday planning is still on the agenda for many at this time of year.

The most frequent holiday destination tends to be the beach, so in order to make the most of lounging by the sea tbj has been searching for the best places to buy swimwear. Shopping for swimwear in Beijing has never been simple, not least because of the seasonal nature of the clothing, but it definitely isn't impossible.

All big department stores tend to have sportswear and underwear departments, and this is usually your best bet for swims suits, trunks and bikinis. We like the selection at Shin Kong Place and the Lufthansa Center.

Lufthansa Center
Address:50 Liangmaqiao Lu Near Wangfujing
Tel:010-6465-1188

Shin Kong Place
Address:87 Jianguo Lu Northeast of Dawang Bridge
Tel: 010-6530-5888