Xinbai Plaza

Xinbai Plaza is a department-store plaza on Minzu Road in Zhongshan Subdistrict, Qiaoxi District, Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei province in China. It sits beside Wanlimiao Pedestrian Street, and Xinbai Plaza Metro station is adjacent to it. Its history traces back to the 1947 People's Market, and the business was renamed Xinbai Plaza in 2003, making it one of the longest-established retail names in the city. As a traditional department store it sells fashion, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, household goods and children's items across multiple floors, with domestic and international brand counters sharing the floor space. Goods are sold at fixed prices, so bargaining is not part of the experience, but promotions and membership discounts are common, especially around holidays. Because the stock comes from brand counters, the authentic-to-imitation ratio is high compared with street markets. Payment is mainly by Alipay and WeChat Pay, with bank cards accepted at most counters, while foreign card acceptance varies. Tax refunds apply only at participating counters, and staff can confirm eligibility. The atmosphere is that of a long-standing local store, with a mix of older shoppers and younger visitors who arrive via the pedestrian street, and it is busiest at weekends. Eating options are available inside the store and in the surrounding Wanlimiao area, where the Yewangyang food court and many restaurants provide local dishes and snacks. The location suits visitors who want to combine a department-store visit with a stroll through the rebuilt pedestrian street next door and a meal nearby.