Spend a day discovering some of the best markets and art districts that Beijing has to offer. Enjoy a combination of local culture, sightseeing, and shopping. First, visit the Panjiayuan Antique Market, which is considered as the largest, most complete, cheapest and most popular market selling second hand goods and curios in China. Stroll around the market you will feel here is like a Chinese culture museum, you can find calligraphy, Chinese painting, writing brushes, ivory carving, traditional Chinese musical instruments, porcelain, ancient furniture, etc. Your tour guide will teach you how to bargain in this market.

Discuss with your tour guide on where you want to visit next, you can choose to explore Shilihe Culture street which is a great place to pick up pets and creepy crawlies. It's also a good spot for buying calligraphy paintings and antiques.

You also can stop at the nearby Glasses city, find the pair of frames you like, and do a eye-test without any extra charge, then you can get your pair of glasses that are tailored to your liking. Everything can be done in 1 hour!