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Beijing 's markets are a great place for bargain hunters. If you want to get the best buys available, there's one rule to bear in mind: you have to haggle. Local vendors are notorious for jacking up their prices when dealing with foreign tourists, so haggling is expected. Haggling can save you 15% or more on what you pay.
One of the biggest markets in town is in Xidan, near Tiananmen Square , right beside some huge malls. It's a great venue for a wide variety of items. Meanwhile, Jianguomen Wai Dajie is a building also near Tiananmen Square that sells goods exclusively for foreign tourists. These include clothes, jewelry, luggage, bags, make-up, electronics, sporting goods, artwork and the like.
Beijing has a host of markets that specialize in particular products. There are several clothing markets, but you will find two of the most popular ones at Xizhi Men and at Gongti Beilu, known as the SanLiTun YaShou Clothing Market. There are also several men's tailoring shops in these markets where you can order a custom-made suit and get it within 24 hours.
Aside from clothes, the Gongti Beilu market also has great bargains on china, bedding and consumer electronics.
The Silk Market or “ Silk Street ” is on East Xiushuii Street while the state-run silk market can be found at Hong Qiao near the Temple of Heaven .
If you're looking for a flea market, you'll find the biggest one in China at Pan Jia Yuan at the eastern portion of Third Ring Road, near Pan Jia Yuan Bridge. Here, you will find antiques, jade, porcelain, carved stone, furniture, paintings, maps and many others.
Dongwuyuan Wholesale Market
Where the stall holders at Yaxiu and Hongqiao buy so good bargains if you buy in bulk. Located at south of Beijing Zoo in Haidian District.
Golden Five Stars Market
A large market organised in selling areas. Located at Xueyuan Nanlu, Haidain District.
Fuzhang Market
A small market with designer clothes and other items. Located at Xueyuan Lu in Haidian District.
Hong Qiao Market
In the south central area of Beijing (sometimes called the Pearl Market) an indoor market for no name or fake sunglasses, watches, pearls and more. Located at 16 Hongqiao Lu which is to the north east of the Gate of Temple of Heaven in Chongwen District.
Jiayi Market
Lots of items and lots of bargains at Dongsanhuan Lu in Chaoyang District.
MEN Shopping Center
A clean organised market with a full range of items located at 36 Chaoyandmenwai Dajie.
Na-li Mall
Antiques, clothes, shoes and more at Sanlitun Beije, Chaoyang District.
Panjiayuan Antique Market
Numerous antique dealers selling everything located at panjiayuan Qiao, Chaoyang District. Chinese antiques market most of which is reproduction where bargaining is expected. Located at east of Dongsanhuan Nanlu and open on Saturday and Sunday.
Photo Market
A one stop photography shopping market located on the shoulder road of the fourth ring road near Wukesong Station.
Xiushui Market
Market style shopping mall known as the Silk market with clothing, replica designer labels and where you are expected to bargain. Located at Yong’anli, Chaoyang District. Yaxiu Market
A popular market for tourists located at 58 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyan District.
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