Do you have any idea about the places where most people usually visit, you can encounter the most fashionable things and you can buy the cheapest products? The answer is Beijing’s night markets! You cannot miss them.

No. 1 Puhuangyu Night Market 蒲黄榆夜市

People who visit the night market are all those living in the vicinity. Most of them are youths, and there are some seniors, who visit this market to buy toys for their grandchildren. The most prominent characteristic of it is it has many different kinds of things you cannot buy anywhere else. The night market starts at 7:00 and ends at 10:00, during which you can come out to buy something here. Isn’t it amusing?

Address: Near Puhuangyu Wu Mart, Fengtai District, Beijing (丰台区蒲黄榆物美大卖场附近)

No. 2 Nanluoguxiang 南锣鼓巷

No noisy vendors can be found here, but shops with creativity and personality, such as “Plastered 8” and “Belly Button”, which sound very interesting. Folk culture stores, bars and snack shops are all worth your visit.

Address: Nanluoguxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing (东城区南锣鼓巷)

Getting there: Take Bus No. 5, 60, 82, 107, 124, 204, 210 or 635 to Gulou Stop and walk to the alley; take Bus No. 823, 107 or 118 to Nanluoguxiang Stop and walk to the alley; or take Subway Line 6 to Nanluoguxiang and walk across the street to the alley

No. 3. Zhongguancun Night Market 中关村夜市

The market formed because of various reasons. First, a grassroots singer became popular when singing at the market. After that, a group of other unknown singers came and brought fun for the people visiting this area. Besides this, the vendors here also sell decent and cheap clothes here, including clothes and ornaments for females. Don’t hesitate to bargain with the vendors!

Address: Near The Gate City Mall and Carrefour 新中关购物中心、家乐福附近

No. 4 Shuangan Night Market 双安夜市

The night market here is very large, nearly covering half of the street, which might spread to the two sides in the future. Products sold here are various, including food, clothes, small animals and grass. Even though you might not buy anything, standing here for a while to appreciate the night view is one kind of enjoyment.

Address: Shuangyushu, Yitiaojie (双榆树一条街)

5. Yangqiao Night Market 洋桥夜市

Yangqiao Night Market is neither big nor tidy. But perhaps it is its untidiness that makes it more attractive. Different from other one-street roadside stalls, the night market is based on the square in front of Dazhong Electronics Store. People passing by can stop to buy the cheap products from the vendors.

Address: Dazhong Electronics Square, Yangqiao, Third South Ring Road, Fengtai District, Beijing (丰台区南三环洋桥大中电器门口广场)

Source: travel.163.com