Shopping in the markets is a great fun, there are two top markets in Beijing.

The Silk Market

This is a seven story building which has almost anything you could imagine needing. Just as its name suggests, Silk Street is full of the beautiful silk products (pyjamas, robes, shirts, scarves and so on )as well as other textiles (cashmere scarves, clothes of all types, tableclothes, etc.), and handcrafts. Besides these, Silk Street has much more on offer. The new Silk Street have introduced traditional Chinese handicrafts, antiques, calligraphy, carpets, table cloths, bed coverings, paintings, hand-knit dresses, toys, electronic gadgets, trinkets, and fine jewelry. Everything here can be found cheaper than at any of the stores in the city, but remember that you have to bargain hard.

How to get there:

Take Subway line 1, get off at Yonganli Station (永安里）and exit from Exit

Yaxiu Market

Located at the west side of Sanlitun Bar Street. and near to the second embassy area, Yaxiu is a well-known clothing bazaar. The items here are a little similar to those found at the Silk Market, but the prices are even cheaper. The little overlapping stalls are crowded with foreign trade cloth, traditional handcrafts, and accessories. You also can also create your own body-skimming Qipao dress at the indoor market. The tailor and fabric vendors occupy the third floor. Choose from a rainbow of silks and flip through the stylebook to find your perfect Chinese-girl look. Tailoring takes only 24 hours and the cost is less than 200 yuan..

Add: No.58, Worker's Stadium North Road, Chaoyang District.