Security Guard Services in Beijing

See the Mainland China page for coverage across mainland China.

Retail and Business Districts in Beijing

Beijing’s main retail and business areas include:

• Guomao CBD
• Sanlitun Taikoo Li
• SKP Beijing
• Wangfujing shopping street
• Financial Street
• Zhongguancun

Security Considerations in Beijing

Luxury stores around Guomao, Sanlitun and SKP have heavy foot traffic, especially on weekends and holidays, and store security must balance welcoming customers with protecting merchandise. Wangfujing has a high share of tourists, and its open blocks and multiple entrances require post assignments that cover the surrounding pedestrian routes. Malls keep long opening hours, so handovers after closing, counts of high-value merchandise and delivery periods also need clear Post Orders.

During the Spring Festival, May Day and National Day holidays, large numbers of tourists arrive, and crowds and traffic controls in the core shopping districts affect when staff reach their posts, so schedules need to build in a margin. During major exhibitions and important conferences, temporary controls are placed on some roads and around venues. Winters are dry and cold, so outdoor posts need suitable equipment, and stores serving international customers usually need officers who can communicate in English.

Office buildings on Financial Street and in Guomao generally use visitor preregistration, turnstile access and ID checks, so lobby security must fit the property management’s procedures. Beijing’s urban area is large and commutes are long, so multiple sites in different districts each need their own transport, supervision route and relief arrangements.

How Coverage Works in Beijing

McCray designs the security program, writes the Post Orders, sets presentation and service standards, supervises performance and reports to the client.

The scope of the service, the licenses and the insurance for each site are confirmed before a proposal is submitted. Licensing details are available on the Mainland China page.

Security Services in Beijing

Common Questions

How Does Security for Brand Stores Inside Large Beijing Malls Work With Mall Property Management?

In large shopping centers, property management is usually responsible for security in common areas, while brand stores arrange their own in-store posts. The Post Orders set out how to communicate with mall security, the incident reporting path and handover requirements at closing and during delivery periods. The specific arrangements are confirmed with mall management during the site assessment.

How Is Security Guard Coverage Priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. McCray provides a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.