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Located opposite the northeastern entrance to the Temple of Heaven, the Hong Qiao Market market is somewhat of an institution in Beijing. Come here to find antiques, jewelry, clothes, food, souvenirs, gifts, toys, shoes and more. Prices are incredibly cheap, and the more you buy the bigger the discount.
Hong Qiao Market -- Also called the Pearl Market, Hong Qiao Shichang is located at Hong Qiao Lu 16, just northeast of Tian Tan Gongyuan (Temple of Heaven Park) and north of Tiyuguan Lu. Hong Qiao began life as a fascinating curio market outside Tian Tan Gongyuan, but like most outdoor markets it was forced indoors and now sits above a malodorous wet market. Popular purchases include reproductions of 1920s Shanghai advertisements for "cow soap." Also popular is Cultural Revolution kitsch: Look out for flamethrower-like cigarette lighters that play "The East is Red" ("Dongfang Hong") when you light up. Elsewhere in the store, you'll need to bargain hard for brand-name clothing, footwear, luggage, watches, and pearls , which attract swarms of bottle-blonde Russian women. The toy market (wanju shichang), housed in a separate building at the back, is overlooked by visitors, so starting prices are more reasonable; there are candles, incense, and stationery. There's a post office on the fourth floor. From Chongwen Men metro (209, exit A) take bus no. 807 to Hong Qiao, and cross the footbridge. Open daily from 8:30am to 7pm.
The quality of the goods in Hongqiao Market is not always the best, but for the prices it is about what you should expect. Rather chaotic but you will have fun poking around. A fish market is located in the basement. Credit cards accepted at some jewelry stalls.
Telephone: 010/6713-3354
