Panjiayuan Antique Market.
With its 3,000 stalls spread out over 48,500 square meters, the Panjiayuan Antique Market is the largest antiques, arts and handicrafts market in Asia.
This market features stoneware, pottery, jewelry, Kung Fu swords, jade, calligraphy scrolls and brushes, statues and statuettes, beads, hand-painted chests, baskets, furniture, paintings, scroll paintings, books, posters, Mao paraphernalia, porcelain, and much, much more...
The first rule of thumb is: Bargain, bargain, bargain! Since many of the items are sold at multiple stands, shoppers are able to get great deals with a little persistence.
Although the market was traditionally set up as a flea market selling authentic antiques, nowadays most of the goods being sold there would not be appraised as originals. There are, however, apparently authentic pieces to be found, but it may be difficult for the amateur eye to differentiate.
Nevertheless, the goods and wares sold at the Panjiayuan market make for great gifts, mementos, and home decorations. And the experience itself is worth a visit! Those looking for the "real thing" might want to bring along an expert to assist in the search process.
Panjiayuan Antique Market
潘家园旧货市场
West of Panjiayuan Bridge, Chaoyang
潘家园桥西
Phone: 010 6775 2405
Opening hours:
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Sat - Sun 4:30 am - 6:30 pm