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Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market)

16 Hongqiao Lu, Beijing, China
010/6711-7429
Ranked #13 of 47 shopping in Beijing
4.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
Traveller Description: Ah, the Pearl Market!  There are 5 floors here, the elevator will only take you to 4, 5 must be done by the stairs unless you are savvy enough to... more »
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England
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I've been here twice because I consider shopping an integral part of Beijing's tourist attractions. However there is little to entertain one here for an entire afternoon. If you're on holiday here and you want to try an oddity pop into Xiabu Xiabu downstairs, where you cook your own lunch in bubbling hotpots. I think it's an import from Japan... More

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Vienna, Austria
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

If you like to bargain that's the place. Good fakes in between a lot of stuff

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012 via mobile
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It's the best place to buy designer fake stuff... This was the first market we went to and it was like heaven, so much to see and buy but all the shops have pretty much the same stock. Be careful because they will give you a high price when you ask how much... Eg. I bought some shoes, handbags etc... More

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sydney
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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It was a bit too busy on the Sat afternoon we stumbled in here. So we had a quick look at the bags the made a bee line for the door. My partner didn't want to follow me around while I looked at things, so I guess I'll need to go again by myself. All of the bags on display... More

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Northern California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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Shopping on steroids. Electronics, watches, jewelry, clothing, you name it, they've got it. You MUST barter or you will pay too much. In the end it all evens out I guess.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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I was traveling in Beijing on business and had a Sunday morning to get some quick shopping done before I had to leave. Let me first say that I am not a shopper. I would much rather let my wife handle that job. However, she was really excited to hear about the Pearl Market from me and of course was... More

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New York City, New York
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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First take half off the price they tell you then look for the roundest pearl and learn, no marks and a clear white or pink shade. Then dont meet them all the way, 1/2 or just above is a good price

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Venice, Italy
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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I have a big regret: I should have bought much more than I did. But Beijing was only the first stop and we wanted to see if we could find different items in Shanghai or in Hong Kong (this last was rather disappointing, as the markets we visited had only a poor choice). The sellers, I mean the girls, were... More

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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
4
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Go early to avoid crowds. They open around 9-9:30am. Try not to go on a Saturday, Sunday or Friday afternoon. Expect to spend a minimum of a couple of hours shopping. Take your time. Look around. Ask the vendors to show you a range of qualities, sizes and colors - natural and dyed - so you can see the differences... More

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Seattle
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
4
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If you have time for only one shopping trip, go here. This was by far our best shopping experience in China. Bargain HARD! Vendors are well versed in making money off shy Westerners. My favorite line from one salesperson after I got her down to 25% of her opening price: "You're killing me!" When I stood my ground, I got... More

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