I have been to Beijing over 20 times and only visited Panjiayuan for the first time last Autumn. It is easily accessible by subway and public transport and one can expect to spend a few hours there, going through the paintings, jewellery, antiques. The salesperson...More

Did not understand the appeal of this. Most of the stalls had the same things and nothing particularly special. I liked the Jade bracelets and thought I might pick up a few as souvenirs but each vendor was more expensive than the last - with...More

Take Subway Line 10 to Panjiayuan and leave from Exit B. You can follow a sign stating “Antique Centre”, but when you get to street level walk in the opposite direction to this sign. Panjiayuan is almost immediately on your left. The “Antique Centre” is...More

We were looking for other places to shop and came across this. It was easy to get to, just off the subway. It was a cold day, and kinda slow so not much was displayed. They had really interesting items, but we didn't buy much....More

OK so many of the antiques were made last week, but this doesn't detract from the whole car boot sale / local feel of this open air market. A highlight is the row of "worry walnut" stalls. Watch the locals haggle over what seem to...More