To those going to Beijing with family members, especially of the female gender, if you value your time in Beijing… DO NOT GO HERE. Now that the disclaimer is done, on to the wonderful world of pirated goods. The central entrance to the building sports an elegant black marble slab with gold lettering which I assume means Hong Qiao Pearl... more

First of all this was a fun experience. Mostly pearls, but also sells electronics, cameras & lenses, telescopes and telescopic sights, cell phones, clothes, shoes, hand bags & luggage, jade carvings, souveniers, etc. Floor 2, ladies handbag section was most aggressive sellers. Haggle very hard if you want a good price - never pay anywhere like the price they first... more

This place is probably better for those in Asia for the first time. I went after it was enthusiastically recommended to me by others on their first trip to these parts, but was disappointed. One seller latched onto my arm after I said I wasn't interested in her wares and wouldn't let go! That kind of hassle just wasn't worth... more

Got great deals on inexpensive pearls from stall 88 on the 3rd floor. Bargain hard but keep it light and she'll give you a great deal and good conversation while she threads the pearls that you buy. Also was fun to look at the high end stuff on the 5th floor. Market is just off the subway and next to... more

Wow! What an experience. Touring with China Spree, we arrived a day early to experience this market. Opens at 9:15 am and offers everything. I took a peek on the top floor where the really expensive jewelry is. Then moved down to next floor and spent a lot of time and money there. Whatever I wanted, the girls would make... more

Our guide from our trip took us on a special night-time visit to the Pearl Market, and we entered through an outside elevator which took us directly to a store on the 5th floor of the pearl market. Most of us were unaware that there were lots of other floors full of stuff that we might have wished to buy.... more

I had fun bargaining with Jimmy ant jimmy shop no 206, third floor. The prices were all the same but he seemed honest about quality and was not afraid to tell me so. more

The Hongqiao market was not what I expected when I first walked in...it's like a local flea market on steroids. There are five floors completely packed with sellers, and some are a lot higher-pressure than others. The top two floors are only jewelers, so they're a lot quieter than the lower three floors. I felt these were the best places... more

I have been to the Pearl Market several times and it is always good. There are 5 floors of different goods. The pearl floor is the main attraction of the market. Here you can get pearls at ridiculously cheap prices (however always check the quality). Many sellers will also tailor make pearl jewellery to your needs. I always walk away... more