The Silk Market in Beijing is obviously a tourist trap. People go there expecting to make good bargains and go home with "best quality" products. But let's be real people, these goods are not real. If you really want to enjoy visiting the Silk Market you need to be aware of a few things: 1. If youre buying clothes, ask... more

On a recent trip to Beijing, China I was able to go with locals to the Silk market. Let me first advise that the Chinese culture is much different than American and Carribean culture, obviously. That said, do not be surprised for those selling goods in the markets to grab you, "pin you in," or do whatever they can to... more

This isn't actually an alley, but a multi-storey building containing stalls arranged on floors so that all jewellery is together, etc. It seems to be the last stop on the tourist trail, so the stall-owners are well aware that people are coming to allegedly get a bargain. But there are no real bargains to be had, unless you are Chinese... more

The silk market is famous in Beijing, it doesn't just sell silk, it sells everything...mostly electronics, jewlery and cothing. It is an incredible exercise ......when you get out you feel like you've ran a marathon. It's a very high-paced pressure huge...5 level warehouse...for bargain additics. If you love to bargain, this place is like the Olympics for bargain hunters. The... more

The Silk Market is a must see when in Beijing. It's a building with several floors of small stalls with bags, shoes, clothes, toys, jewelry, carpets and much more. There are hundreds and hundreds of merchants all shouting for your attention. Sometimes the noise becomes too much and you have to go outside to take a break. On one side... more

The Silk Market is an extraordinary tourist trap. Not only is the merchandise fake and overpriced, it is of very poor quality. A pair of shoes that a friend purchased caused her to break out in hives due to the high chemical content of the leather, and the purse I bought had such a terrible chemical odor that others on... more

シルクマーケットと呼ばれるビルがありデパートに似ている。中は階によって売られているものが大まか決まっている。かなり海外か... more