Panjiayuan Market Beijing

Panjiayuan Market in Beijing is a must visit tourist attraction in Beijing. The market has an endless sprawl of stalls and shops, where you can get all kinds of Chinese arts and crafts. This super shopping market has as many as three thousand individual stalls that are spread in an area covering 48,500 square meters. The market offers variety and there is something or the other for everyone. The market is also famous because of the fact that even Hilary Clinton has shopped at Panjiayuan market.

The stalls at the market are mostly over lapping each other, which makes it easy for you to compare good and bargain for it too. The market offers an excellent range along with good quality. The owners of the stalls at this market come from twenty-four provinces around China to sell their goods. During weekends, Panjiayuan Market gets an extra charm. It is the best time to visit the market on weekends.

Panjiayuan Market in Beijing has different sections like the Antique Zone, which remains open every day. Whereas, the Arts and Crafts section is open only on Saturdays and Sundays. The salesmen are mostly friendly and easygoing. This makes your buying more convenient. Though, some sales people can speak English, it is better to know a bit of Chinese. If you don't know the language try using a pen and paper to write the rates down and show them when you bargain.

The various things available in the market include stone cups and bowls, teapots of all shape and size, swards and axes, stone statues of Buddha, beads, Chinese chess, chests and baskets, Chinese paintings, paint brush for calligraphy, posters, books, portraits, hand painted porcelain vases and much more.

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