Even if you do not plan to visit the flea markets of Beijing while on your vacation in the capital of China, in any case, you should not be deprived of your attention, because it is in such places that you will be able to witness the true daily life of the Chinese, and you are unlikely to return from there without a purchase.
Panjiayuan Flea Market
At the service of visitors there are more than 3,000 tents selling ancient Chinese furniture, stools, candelabra, busts of rulers, pottery, china, jugs, bowls, teapots of classical and not very ordinary forms, for example, in the form of a house (it is worth paying attention to teapots with hieroglyphic inscriptions), hand embroidery, plaids with the image of Mao Zedong, rosary beads, bronze coins, wands ruyi (a symbol of good luck and fulfillment of the desired), original compasses, boxes and chests, wooden shelves, Chinese paintings, calligraphic works, ceramic vases, beads scarves, jade and bone ornaments, vajras and other ritual objects, Buddhist statues, carvings, clothing. It can take an entire day to explore the entire Panjiayuan range!
Often the goods sold here turn out to be fake, but this does not bother numerous buyers, as they enjoy the process of bargaining and buying. Collectors with a trained eye will be able to acquire worthwhile things.
Other Markets
Several other flea markets deserve attention of guests: the Liulichang flea market (it can be found near the Hepingmen subway station) and the Hongqiao flea market (it is located next to the Temple of Heaven, more precisely - with its northern gate). At each of them, you will be able to purchase Chinese antiques (old books, ceramics, porcelain, coins, etc.), and at the same time study truly Chinese culture and Chinese things.
Shopping in Beijing
Shopping lovers will not be disappointed when visiting the capital of China - in large shopping centers, authentic shops and markets they will be able to become the owner of a fur coat, souvenirs (embroidery, silk, jade products, carved figurines, dragon figurines, Chinese umbrellas, tea, tea ceremony sets, ginseng, traditional Chinese medicine), clothing, equipment, fabrics and other goods.
Quite good areas for shopping walks are Xidan, Wangfujing, Xiushui, Yinjie, Qianmen Dajie, Changangjie and others.
