Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

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Beijing, China

4 hours (approx.)
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Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience shopping just like a city dweller as you wander through vendor-lined markets on this private, half-day tour in Beijing. Taste tea at Hongqiao Pearl Market and do some antique shopping at Panjiayuan Flea Market. Because this tour is private, your guide helps you quickly find the areas you’re interested in, so you can make the most of your time.

Private tour of Beijing markets
Visit Panjiayuan Flea Market, one of the largest antique markets in all of Asia
Sip on a tea tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market
Choose your own private group size
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

Tea ceremony
Tea tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch
Souvenirs
personal expense
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will pickup in your city center hotel lobby

Itinerary

This private, half-day tour of Beijing markets can be planned to your liking. You can pick a departure time between 8:30a.m. and 10a.m. Your hotel pickup happens before the departure time you choose.

The first place stop is the Panjiayuan Flea Market, one of the largest markets in all of China. This market has so many curious, artifacts, and Tang dynasty knock-off objects, as well as paintings and antiques. It’s made up of 3,000 individual stalls, and even Hilary Clinton has been known to do some shopping here. Your guide can help you find what you’re interested in, or you can just wander at your leisure.

Next up on the day’s agenda is Hongqiao Pearl Market, where you can enjoy a tea tasting. You can also find a huge array of souvenirs you can buy (own expense) here. Your guide shows you how to use bartering skills to snag items at a cheaper price.

Stop at other local markets and pick up lunch when you’re hungry (own expense), and take a break to eat. After all the fun, enjoy a private ride back to your hotel.

Panjiayuan Antique Market

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market)

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Please wear comfortable shoes

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Pearl Market Shopping and So Much More

Mark_B, Apr 2024

I wanted to experience Beijing shopping without getting overwhelmed so I booked this tour. I got a fantastic Tea Ceremony experience and the chance to head right to the best and most famous shop in the Pearl Market, finished off with a wonderful and authentic lunch featuring Peking Duck. My guide took excellent care of me. Wonderful morning.

Great way to explore the local markets

Anthony_S, Nov 2023

Had a great time exploring the markets in Beijing. Very interesting to see local goods and unique items we never knew about. Our tour guide, Lucy, was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of insight, not just about the items at the markets, but about Beijing and Chinese culture as well. Learned a lot! By the end of the day, we felt like we made a great friend. Would definitely recommend

Private Markets and Tea Tasting tour

Christine_R, Apr 2019

This was great fun! Our guide, Lisa, was exceptional, and taught us a lot about the haggling process as she got us some great deals, but also let us know when a price was already good, and we could just go ahead and pay it. She paid attention to our stated interests, and did not pressure us in the least to go particular places or make particular purchases. She also took into consideration my walking limitations. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to shop for souvenirs, art, odds and ends... anything!

Good way to do bargain shopping with...

Rotem_S, Mar 2018

Good way to do bargain shopping with a helpful local. We have bought many wonderful souvenirs and products for reasonable prices. This is highly recommended for those who need help bargaining Chinese style.

Lily took us on this tour and it is...

DrDennyG_B, Mar 2017

Lily took us on this tour and it is with her expertise and guidance that it was a magnificent day. The Beijing markets have something for everyone. We began with the Flea Market. We highly recommend this area as a place to buy original art work. We bought a piece that is about 2 feet by 4 feet on rice paper. The cost was about 35. It is gorgeous. The shopping center is set up on floors with varying quality. If you are looking to buy pearls, be sure to go to the fourth floor. There is a shop there where state official have purchased their peals. Their photos are all over the walls, so you cannot miss it. This is also a great place for souvenirs. We had tea in the mall and learned about all the different kinds of teas, the difference in their taste and fermenting options. Again, Lily was key to making this a great day. She has a gentle personality, exquisite English with a lovely lilting voice that you can listen to all day.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Dr Denna, Thanks so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled Lily made your Beijing market tour such a great day with her expert guidance. So happy you loved the flea market art find, the pearl shop tip and the tea lesson—sounds like you had the perfect Beijing market experience! We’ll pass all your lovely words to Lily, especially about her great English and lovely personality—she’ll be so happy to hear it. Thanks again for choosing us, and hope to see you again soon for more great adventures in Beijing! The best, Lily

Lily was great help and a ton of...

Joanna H, Mar 2017

Lily was great help and a ton of fun! She really made us step a bit out of our comfort zones and haggle properly with the vendors. She was really helpful showing my dad how to manage it without speaking at all calculators and disapproving looks. I would really recommend this as a nice half-day trip to buy anything you missed while you were in the city

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Joanna, Huge thanks for the awesome review! So stoked Lily was such a fantastic, fun guide for you guys—she absolutely crushed it helping you step out of your comfort zones and master the art of haggling, especially that genius tip for your dad with the calculator and disapproving looks (total pro move!) 😂 It’s the best to hear this half-day shopping tour filled in all the gaps for what you wanted to buy in the city, and Lily made the whole experience such a blast. We’ll pass all your love to her right away—she’ll be over the moon to know she made your shopping adventure so memorable! Thanks a million for the glowing recommendation, and hope all your awesome finds from the tour make great memories of your Beijing trip 🛍️ The Regards