Beijing is a shopper’s paradise! There are countless markets in the capital city of China where you can find anything you want or need.
There’s the famous Silk Market, where you can buy all kinds of clothes, electronics, suitcases, and more. There’s the Hongqiao Pearl Market, where you can buy (as you guessed) pearls from all around the world. And then there’s the Panjiayuan Flea Market, a well-known antique market.
Check out my vlog exploring the market!
The Panjiayuan Flea Market is the largest market for selling antiques and second hand goods in Beijing (and possibly China.) You’ll find everything from jewelry and beautiful stones to pottery, calligraphy, Chinese paintings, musical instruments, furniture, and a variety of other items.
Going To The Panjiayuan Flea Market:
Getting to the Panjiayuan Flea Market is very easy – it’s located on the third ring of Beijing. Just take line 10 to Panjiayuan Station and use Exit B. The market is open 8:30 a.m. – 18:00 p.m. on weekdays and 4:30 a.m. – 18:00 p.m. on weekends. The stores in the market open everyday, but the street stalls just open on weekends, so the weekend is actually a great time for visiting in order to see everything.
If you’re planning on seriously shopping here, it’s advised to bring a magnifying glass to make sure you’re getting quality goods and not getting ripped off. Be careful of stories that vendors try telling you, as well.
If you’re also just wanting a market to walk around, practice your haggling, and take lots of photos of, Panjiayuan is a great location. The vendors set up their goods in square sections, beautifully arranging the bright colors and delicate textures to make their table stand out against their competitors. Take advantage of these layouts to snap some pics!
If you go in the early afternoon you might even catch some vendors during nap time.
Visiting Other Asian Markets
I love exploring different markets, not only in China, but in other parts of Asia as well. Asian markets have some of the best food, great prices that can be haggled down, and sometimes very strange items for sale!
Have you visited any Asian markets? What are your favorite things to buy or look at?
Been to Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market and Floating Market. I usually look for trinkets I can take home as souvenir 🙂
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Yes the Bangkok market is something else… I always try to go but seem to remember it being open on Sunday only..
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I’ve never been to the Floating Market in Bangkok! Next time I’m there I want to go!!
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I love Panjiayuan market. Although I never bought any stuff here, I have been her multiple times to take pictures. It is also an excellent place to show friends that are visiting in the city.
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I agree – it’s great for photos! If anyone comes to visit I would definitely take them here!
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I loved Panjiayuan; have bought SO much from here and taken many friends. I used to love Ya Show in Sanlitun but they are gone now (real shame). Not a fan of the Silk Markets as too many stall owners/workers pulling on your clothes to try and get you to buy there wares. Great photos by you as usual.
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I loved this market too! I haven’t been to the Silk Market yet but thought about taking a trip just to see what it’s like – I’ve heard shop owners can be a bit pushy!
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Looks colourful and interesting. Id definitely be careful buying something that wasn’t cheap though, in fact I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t! Too hard to spot fakes these days I think lol
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Same! I probably wouldn’t make any big purchases either because I wouldn’t know how to spot the fakes!
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I want a beautiful Asian mug. Decent size, not little bitty sipper.
Remember…Mermaid iridescent colors.
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