Your English speaking tour guide with car will come to pick you up at you hotel lobby as your requested for this half-day tour. The first place you will visit Panjiayuan Flea Market. For many foreign tourists to Beijing, Panjiayuan Market is a must see activity. As the largest antiques market of its kind both in China and Asia. The Panjianyuan Market is made up of more than 3,000 individual stalls covering 48,500 square meters, which is really a market for everyone to visit, even Hilary Clinton had shopped here. There are all kinds of souvenirs are available for sale as well as some reproductions from the late Qing Dynasty and real stuff from the Cultural Revolution era.
Later, you will visit Hongqiao Pearl Market. Hongqiao Pearl Market is a Beijing shopping favorite, not because it is relax but because it has anything you want to find, such as antiques, jewelry, clothes, food, souvenirs, gifts, toys, shoes etc. You will not only have tea tasting and also bargaining here. Your tour guide will help you with bargaining too. You will have your lunch here under the market. You can make your own choices, such as dumpling, noddles, or hotpot. ( cost by your own) After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
my guide jerry was very attentive and helped me to navigate the pearl market. the tea experience was just amazing - they had every tea possible, and amazing sets for purchase afterwards (fyi they also ship internationally) . highly recommend and would like to repeat should i return to Beijing, but with lunch (it would ve great if you add this to the tour!)
We were looking for a specific tea and a dress. Jerry took us to the perfect ships and we found what we wanted. We visited all the shops advertised. Everyone in my family found what they wanted. Jerry made us feel relaxed and not rushed. He also helped us learn how to make a good bargain. All this while educating about culture and history. Thank you, Jerry!
Jerry was friendly, and took us through the ins and outs of Beijing markets. Hugely impressed with his knowledge and his help in bargaining. We didn’t feel like we missed out on any type of shopping at any point in the tour. Thank you Jerry once more!
Linda has been an amazing guide! If you are thinking about doing the antique and pearl market - or even if you just want to browse - she will make sure you’re looked after! The tea tasting stop has been really good as well! Linda was an amazing communicator who will go above and beyond to make sure you’re getting the best deals in the best places :) Even after the tour - she took me to a Luzhu joint as I expressed how badly I wanted to try the local Beijing specialty! Despite the public holiday, she covered the itinerary and more! I’m even talking to Linda even after the tour and she has been a helpful person to ask about specific Beijing things! Highlights: - Tea tasting - love the selection! Will suit different budgets :) - Antique markets - to window shop - Pearl market - if you are after good brands, to souvenirs - best place to haggle!
We had an amazing day with Jerry! He took us to the antique market and helped us negotiate prices, then brought us to a special tea ceremony where we were introduced to a variety of teas. We also visited the pearl market and were guided to a shop with the best quality pearls. He showed us some fantastic local spots, including a place for lunch where we enjoyed delicious, freshly made dumplings – a perfect highlight of the day. Jerry is incredibly professional, warm, and personable, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable.
had a lovely time exploring with jerry through the markets in beijing. he was very kind and knowledgeable and could answer every question i had. he made me feel very safe and secure in a new country. would absolutely recommend!
I wanted to experience Beijing shopping without getting overwhelmed so I booked this tour. I got a fantastic Tea Ceremony experience and the chance to head right to the best and most famous shop in the Pearl Market, finished off with a wonderful and authentic lunch featuring Peking Duck. My guide took excellent care of me. Wonderful morning.
Had a great time exploring the markets in Beijing. Very interesting to see local goods and unique items we never knew about. Our tour guide, Lucy, was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of insight, not just about the items at the markets, but about Beijing and Chinese culture as well. Learned a lot! By the end of the day, we felt like we made a great friend. Would definitely recommend
Very convenient for a 1 day stopover. No hiccups, smoothly transferred from the hotel to the antiques market and Pearl market. Lynda guided us towards what we wanted to see, saves time. She also helped negotiate a deal. On the way she told us about Beijing history and architecture. Overall very pleasant experience! Julia
I would really recommend this tour for anyone who is a bit daunted by visiting markets in Beijing on their own. Our guide Lisa was excellent, guiding my husband and I through the markets and giving us info on all the types of produce and wares. It was so interesting and we felt at ease with Lisa by our side. We really enjoyed the tea Tasting and didn't realise there were so many beautiful flavours of tea. A bonus also for us was seeing some chinese dragon dancing in the Market, which we had time to watch for a while. Thank you so much again Lisa for such an enjoyable experience.
I had a wonderful experience with Lisa today. I don't think there is any way I could have navigated the markets without her because I am not a bargainer. She made everything very comfortable and it was like hanging out with a friend all while getting the best deals I could possibly have gotten. Our first stop was an open air market that had stones, bracelets, paintings, necklaces, 'antiques' and other souvenir knick knacks. I absolutely loved it and probably couldn't have found it without her. Our second stop with the Pearl Street Market where we had a lovely tea tasting where I had some of the best tea I've ever had. Then we wondered around the market and she helped me with the quality of products as well as negotiate price. I don't think I would have ever been able to get the prices that she got because I am not a negotiator. Today was a wonderful experience and I couldn't have done it without Lisa
Sally was a great guide to give us an overview of Beijing and history before we hit the local market. There were two markets and the first was our favourite as it was local, no other tourists and very different products on show for sale. The tea ceremony was also enjoyable. Sally was able to help us with buying a Gluten Free Lunch which was a great help.
Totally recommend this tour! Our tour guide, Linda was fantastic. She organised the tour according to what we wanted. She knows what antiques or jade are bad quality and did all the bargaining for us. Also important was she had no hidden agenda, ie didn’t steer us towards shops where she got commission. The tea tasting was a great experience. Just like going on a day out with your best friend from the moment you meet her!
This was great fun! Our guide, Lisa, was exceptional, and taught us a lot about the haggling process as she got us some great deals, but also let us know when a price was already good, and we could just go ahead and pay it. She paid attention to our stated interests, and did not pressure us in the least to go particular places or make particular purchases. She also took into consideration my walking limitations. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to shop for souvenirs, art, odds and ends... anything!
Lisa was a great host and very accommodating with nothing to much trouble. The tea tasting was a really nice point to relax and enjoy many different types of tea. Lisa's help was also in valuable to help understand best value at the markets , high light of the trip.
<p>Good way to do bargain shopping with a helpful local. We have bought many wonderful souvenirs and products for reasonable prices. This is highly recommended for those who need help bargaining Chinese style.</p>
<p>Lily took us on this tour and it is with her expertise and guidance that it was a magnificent day. The Beijing markets have something for everyone. We began with the Flea Market. We highly recommend this area as a place to buy original art work. We bought a piece that is about 2 feet by 4 feet on rice paper. The cost was about 35. It is gorgeous. </p> <p>The shopping center is set up on floors with varying quality. If you are looking to buy pearls, be sure to go to the fourth floor. There is a shop there where state official have purchased their peals. Their photos are all over the walls, so you cannot miss it. This is also a great place for souvenirs. We had tea in the mall and learned about all the different kinds of teas, the difference in their taste and fermenting options. </p> <p>Again, Lily was key to making this a great day. She has a gentle personality, exquisite English with a lovely lilting voice that you can listen to all day.</p>
<p>Lily was great help and a ton of fun! She really made us step a bit out of our comfort zones and haggle properly with the vendors. She was really helpful showing my dad how to manage it without speaking at all calculators and disapproving looks. I would really recommend this as a nice half-day trip to buy anything you missed while you were in the city</p>
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