10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. -- Hongqiao Market
Tips:The Hongqiao Pearl Market, located just east of the Temple of Heaven, is a great place to look for ocean and freshwater pearls. This five-story building offers more than just pearls, and the many vendors can be intimidating at first. They can offer you anything from tea, silk, toys, shoes, purses, souvenirs, and jewelry. The first floor contains more digital goods, such as watches, clocks, ipods and accessories, and adapters. The second floor offers clothes, shoes and bags. When moving to the third floor you will find jade works, pearls, tea sets, and other souvenirs. The fourth and fifth floor consists of higher end jewelry that's more expensive than the jewelry found on the third, but tends to be more authentic.
Time needed: 1.5 hours
Remember you can bargain for everything, even if it is only a tenth of the first asking price.
Entry Fee: Free
Opening Hours: Daily 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Directions: Subway Line 5 to Tiantan Dongmen and take exit A. The market will be found on your right.
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