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Yashow & New Yashow These two markets are almost identical, but New Yashow is considerably less crowded and has fewer stalls.

Silk Market (Xiushui) This indoor market is the city’s most popular with tourists, with six floors of cheap, fake goods.

Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market) This is the best place to buy pearls and jewelry. The third floor is an Aladdin's cave of freshwater pearls, jade, antiques, handicrafts and ornaments

Panjiayuan This open-air market is crammed with thousands of stalls selling ornaments, Cultural Revolution memorabilia and more.

Liulichang Cultural Street This street offers calligraphy, art, antiques and paintings, including a dozen of time-honored antique stores.

Beijing Zoo Clothing Market This enormous, shabby-looking market across from the zoo is always packed, especially on the weekends.

Beijing Curio City A great place for antiques and curios with character, this place is known for selling many original pieces.

Bainaohui Electronics Market Though subpar to Zhongguancun, Bainaohui has a wide electronics selection and a good reputation.