Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market
Description
Shopping in Beijing is becoming more and more convenient. Every year new shopping centers, plazas and malls are sprouting up all over the capital. Just 20 years ago there were only a few department stores and small bazaars, but now there are many superstores, mega-malls and markets and boutiques where you can buy just about anything you need. In this day, you will visit 2 different markets. All of them are the local market. You will not only enjoy bargaining, you will more understanding the local peoples life.
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Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will pickup in your city center hotel lobby
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(18)
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!
Dear Guest 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! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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!
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted **Jerry** was friendly and helpful, showing you around Beijing markets and assisting with bargaining. We’re so glad you had a great shopping experience—we’ll pass your thanks to him! Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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!
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re absolutely thrilled you had such an amazing experience with Linda—she truly is an exceptional guide. We’re so glad she took great care of you at the antique and pearl markets, helped you find great deals, made the tea tasting enjoyable, and even went the extra mile to take you to try local Beijing food like Luzhu. It means a lot to us that she stayed helpful even after the tour and made your whole trip unforgettable. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Beijing again soon! 😊 Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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.
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re absolutely thrilled you had such an amazing day with Jerry! We’re so glad he took great care of you at the antique and pearl markets, helped with bargaining, arranged the special tea ceremony, and showed you lovely local spots with delicious fresh dumplings. Jerry is truly professional, warm, and personable, and he loves making every tour enjoyable and unforgettable. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Beijing soon! 😊 Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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!
Dear Guest Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you had a lovely time exploring Beijing’s markets with Jerry. He is indeed very kind, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer every question. We’re especially glad he made you feel safe and secure during your visit — that means a lot to us. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon! 😊 Best regards, Lily's Beijing Tours Team
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.
