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Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market)

16 Hongqiao Lu, Beijing, China
010/6711-7429
Ranked #14 of 42 shopping in Beijing
4.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
Traveler 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 »
Useful Information: Bathroom facilities, Stairs / elevator
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LeBonVoyage58
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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19 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

I succumbed to going here on my last afternoon in Being with the teenaged daughter of a friend (to help negotiate in Chinese). I got lovely little freshwater pearl drop earrings for my nieces for 15 RMB each, and they are real fresh water pearls in tear drop shapes (make sure you know how to tell real pearls). I also... More

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royLondon
London
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16 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012
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First of all the Pearl Market is far more civilised that the Silk Market. At the Silk Market they grab you, and get very rude, not here. The selection of Pearls are very very good. About £20-£30 for some real Pearl earings. You'll have to haggle though. Perhaps better buying the Pearls than the fake bags as a gift. Watches... More

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Becthom
Surfers Paradise, Australia
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
2
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At least the staff are more respectful to personal space than at silk market. Prices about the same in both markets if you bargain. Western Style ladies toilet is a pleasant surprise .. More

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hipster4
Illinois
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13 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

Our family was divided on our opinion of the Pearl Market. It is so crowded and the sales people can be very aggressive. If you are not in the mood to shop, or you have had a long day of touring, you might want to go another time. Bargaining takes time and effort. Some people find might find this fun,... More

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mntbikebabe
makati
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 25, 2011
2
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My husband and I visited and having lived in the Philippines for 2 years we found the prices quite high. You should negotiate up to 75% off. Always walk away and you will find out their bottom price. Don't feel bad and don't believe anything they tell you - they are great salespeople. A lot of this stuff is poor... More

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DrFood
Houston, Texas
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2011

The only word to describe the Pearl Market is....OUTRAGEOUS. It was an experience I can't wait to have again. Bargains, bargains, bargains. The most fun was the negotiating and the drama associated with it. Got what I feel was a great deal on pearls for a Christmas gift. Purchased chopsticks sets for gifts and some jade. Felt I walked away... More

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CzechMate2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Senior Contributor
39 reviews
14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011

I love to shop. I have shopped all over the world in market places from the casbah area of Morocco to flea markets in Paris. Heck, I even negotiate large corporate deals for a living. I've never had the experience before like I had in this marketplace AND I had the benefit of a local chinese personal tour guide. At... More

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sraghavan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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26 reviews
49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 7, 2011
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We went to the Pearl Market during our Nov.2011 visit to Beijing. Since it is close to the Temple of Heaven, we had planned the visit just after the temple and before heading out to the Red Theater (less than a kilometer away from the market) for the Kung-Fu show. Much of my reading about the Pearl Market was on... More

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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic
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18 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011

This is a market where you can buy anything from underwear to electronics. All brands, although everybody knows everything that is sold there is fake. The sellers love bargaining - make sure you start by saying you want to buy it for a 10 % price of what the sales woman offers because it's probably still more than the production... More

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ClaireCalgary
Calgary
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26 reviews
28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011

I concur with other reviews already posted and have also posted detailed reviews of the Pearl and Yashow markets. I visit China fairly often on business and do enjoy going to the markets as I can occasionally snag a decent item. I find that the quality of the fakes really varies even from visit to visit. For example, on my... More

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