Please note if you choose the late start time, some markets might closed (most markets close at 7:00pm) Whether there's very little time available or an extensive shopping trip is in the works, arrange a private shopping tour to save time and money. Choose from a morning or afternoon shopping time. A personal shopper will meet and greet at any Beijing City hotel lobby (within 4th Ring Road), then lead the way in a private car to a desired shopping area.  Here is some information for the markets and shops in Beijing: • Silk, Jade, and Pearl factory: Take the opportunity to see how silk or jade products are made from raw materials.

Pearl Markets: It's the perfect shopping location for any detail, with artistic products like statues, fountains, pebble stones, paintings, and more.

Panjiayuan flea market or Liulichang Antique Street: See all types of antiques, souvenirs, local hand made products, paintings, and more.

Panjiayuan Glasses City: Find all types of glasses frames, and get a personal prescription inserted. The shops can done your new glasses in half an hour.

Stroll around the Antique markets. Liulichang is known throughout China and the world for its ancient books, calligraphy, paintings, rubbings, ink stones and ink. Stroll along the 750 meter long shopping street with your tour guide who will offer suggestions on how much to pay.

Xi Dan Shopping Mall and area: This huge area has a variety of buildings, including malls and markets. Find all types of local fashion products, from jewelry to hats, gloves, and cloth.

Discover the charms of the Nanluoguxiang allay. Nanluoguxiang has proved to be a mix of history, fashion and shops. It has become a hot spot in many fashion magazines and many TV shows for location shooting. Several shops in the area will catch your attention with many unique gifts such as plates and coasters featuring artistic designs. There are also many other ornaments for sale including bottles, enamel cups, a selection of ornaments displaying Chairman Mao’s image and creatively designed T-shirts, displaying humorous designs.

Maliandao Tea city: More than 1,000 shops sell all types of tea. Try some samples and get a lesson in tea culture before purchasing.