HongQiao Pearl Market
Despite the name, HongQiao Pearl Market has more to offer than only its three floors of pearls and jewellery. On the ground floor you will find lots of MP3-players, digital cameras, web cameras, memory cards, DVD-players and various other electronics articles. There is also a large selection of watches and also some silk products, underwear, socks, Mao kitsch, flasks, etc.
On the second floor you will find brand wear, traditional clothes, more silk products, shoes, suitcases and handbags. Many of the shops here offer exactly the same products, which means there are good chances to push the price down if you are good at haggling.
The third floor is divided into two sections. The first section contains traditional Chinese art, ornaments, porcelain and chopsticks. It is in the second section that the Pearl Market proper begins. It stretches to floors four and five, where the shops are somewhat more exclusive than on the third floor.
If you have children, make sure not to miss HongQiao Toy Market, which lies behind the right side of the main building. This building also contains office equipment, Chinese tea sets, red lanterns and some sporting goods.
In May 2008 the market Tianya HongQiao Jewellery Market opened just behind the HongQiao Pearl Market. This new market mostly contains the same kind of products as the original HongQiao Pearl market.
Atmosphere and Prices
HongQiao Pearl Market is a market popular with both Chinese and international visitors from all the corners of the world. All shopkeepers speak English. Those on the first three floors tend to be quite persistent, whilst those on the top two floors are significantly less intrusive.
The asking prices are often quite high so it is important to haggle.
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I would like to contact Steven, the popular electronic guy on the first floor. Would you happen to have his email address?
Hi, Clare, i was just there the other day. Steven's business is doing so well he has opened a second larger shop in the 'new' Pearl Market next to the original HongQiao Pearl Market. His email address is: steven5158@126.com and his telephone number is (0086)010-67169768
i have lost the number for kens pearls......on the top floor any way you can find it for me....thanks much
Ken's Pearls is #4106 on the fourth floor. His email address is kenpearl@sina.com
Hello!
I changed my plans so I will go from Dec 3 to Dec 10. I would like to know the time to visit the HongQiao Pearl Market and the Silk one... what else do you recommend?
thank you!
Hi again!
It depends on what you are looking for. For clothes we can recommend the Xidan area which is completely different and according to us more interesting than the more "touristy" places such as HongQiao and Silk Market. There is absolutely nothing wrong with HongQiao and Silk market (when you have gotten used to the aggresive sellers) but Xidan is just more fun. Houhai lake and the Tea street are interesting as well but in a very different way from the traditional shopping areas.
Hi! I will go to Beijing on Chinese New Year and I would like to know if the stores are open on that date or if the commerce works on that date. I will arrive on January 20 until January 28. Thank you!
Hi Ivonne!
The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, starts at January 23rd. So for two days you should be able to shop at Hong Qiao Pearl Market as well as at the other markets. From the 23rd they will be closed for 5 days, then be open between 10 am to 5 pm for the next two days and after that it's back to normal.
Have a nice trip!
Ejete can i find communicators for full-face helmets? Thanks.
Hi Valeria!
Try the Feng Huo Lun Motorcycle store. We are told they have a wide selection of motorcycle related products such as helmets and we suppose they also have communicators. You can print the address to Feng Huo Lun Motorcycle or visit their website www.fhlmotor.com (in Chinese).
How many Tailors are in the market
Hi, I might be wrong but I don't think they have any tailor at Hongqiao.
Does it open at 8:30am or 9am?
HongQiao Pearl Market - Beijing-- Is there any way to claim against shop number 221(electronics & phones) the lady in this shop is a real crook and fraudulent.
Is there addresses of the shops and managments of markets?
Hi Arni,
If it's possible for you to go back to the shop then the lady will certainly give you the money back for whatever it was that you bought. That they sell fake products is a problem for buyers but contacting the management will probably not help much. We're sorry to say that shoppinginbeijing.com do not store the addresses of all shops, to contact them try: www.hongqiao-pearl-market.com
do they sell lego at the market
Hi, I'm not sure but i think they sell it at the kid store just behind the pearl market (not the big new pearl market but the small kid store between the new and old pearl market).
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Can you please let me know if the Yuanlong Silk Shop in Tian Tan Road is still open or if it has shifted elsewhere?
Yes, it's still at the corner opposite to Hongqiao.
What time is the market open and closed during the week and on the weekend?
Hi Kerri
It's the same times every day. Currently 9am to 7pm.
the best shop in the pearl market is Echo and Ming shop
first floor no'243
they are just great!!!
highly recommended
Is the Pearl Market open on Sunday? What hours?
It's the same hours every day. Besides post offices and banks there's no big difference between weenkday and weekend in Beijing.
Hi, I like to find some nice handbags which is the AAA types.. Do u think it will be available at the silk market or the hong qiao market are better??
Will the pearl market be open on friday 4th feb & saturday 5th feb 2011 during chinese new year?
will go to beijing on mac 2011..how's the weather during march? and where can i get cheap souviener?
The weather is quite nice. A bit cold but spring is coming and it's about 15 Celsius (about 60 Fahrenheit). Visit third floor of this market or Yashow if you prefer a bit calmer sellers.
Where is the best place to shop for good digital camera's, leather boots (motorcycle type), and better quality cloths.
Hi Nancy!
For digital cameras you should visit Zhongguancun but try to make sure that you get worldwide warranty if you are not staying in Beijing for a long time. And try to use it as much as possible while you still are in Beijing to make sure it works properly.
For leather boots try Silk market or Yashow market. Yashow have a bit better quality according to me.
Good luck!
I know the hongqiao pearl market...our company have a store in the market.
hi
i am looking for a market in beijing where i could find sheap nice special toys.
would you know any good adress?
sabine, what kind of toys are you looking for?
how's the best way to haggle?
Cieal, there are many different ways to haggle but the best way is to actually know the price of what you want to buy. If you've not allready read this article about bargaining, check it out.
This is a great place to go shopping - I believe it to be better than Silk Street. I enjoyed my day in this market, got a heap of great stuff at fantastic prices - the DVD shop next door (under KFC) is also a must-see.
You are warmly welcomed to comment, give tips or ask questions regarding this market or Beijing's shopping in general.
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