China · MARKET TOURS IN BEIJING
Good market tours in Beijing fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Beijing’s Panjiayuan and Hongqiao markets with a private guide, tea tasting, bargaining tips, hotel transfers, and lunch at your own cost.
“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.”
Explore Beijing’s Panjiayuan Night Market with an English guide who translates, bargains, and introduces local snacks for $68.
“la guida July è stata fantastica. super preparata e disponibile. consiglio questo tour”
Explore Beijing’s flower, fish, and antique markets, then 798 Art Zone with a private guide, meals, transport, and flexible local insight.
“Our tour guide LUCY was a very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable guide. This is a great way to see the local markets of China that would be very difficult to see alone. The 798 Art Zone is also a must see, highly recommend!”
Shop Beijing’s Pearl Market with a private guide, then enjoy Peking duck and a Red Theatre acrobatic show with hotel transfers.
“My 2.5-year old son enjoyed it very much! The Peking Duck dinner wasn't as ceremonious as I expected. I thought they'd show how they prepare it but instead our tour guide showed how they eat it at the table. Our tour guide Lucy was lovely! Read more”
Cook vegan Chinese dishes, shop a Beijing market, share tea at Sanxia’s home, and take home a Fragrant Hills bookmark.
“Super friendly and was able to learn a lot about cooking as well as everyday life in Beijing.”
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