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The 10 Best Shopping Tours in Beijing, China
Welcome to a capital city whose story goes back at least 3000 years. In Beijing, you'll find a wealth of history, both ancient (the Hall of Preserving Harmony, Summer Palace, Forbidden City) and more recent (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Tiananmen Square). For the best market experience, choose the Dirt Market over the touristy Silk Market. A visit to the Great Wall, the longest manmade structure in the world, is absolutely essential.
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1. Private Beijing Shopping Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Your own team of shopping experts is on hand for this 6-hour private tour of Beijing's markets and shops. With a choice of departure and return times to suit you, this trip allows you to shop for iconic fashion brands with all your logistics taken care of. Simply toss them inside your privately chauffeured, air-conditioned transport, leaving you free to shop some more. The itinerary can be tailored to suit your interests and requirements.You can choose to have the morning,noon or afternoon departure.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels within the 4th ring road), Local guide, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer
Exclusions: Additional hours: USD $30/hour, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By latoyaj632
My daughter and I had the pleasure of having Qing as our tour guide. We had a great experience. Qing was very knowledgeable and added funny commentary to engage my 9 year old daughter, whom is not interested in History (yet)! We learned a lot about Chinese history and culture, with the added benefit of being allowed to take ample time to take a multitude of pictures. Qing has hosted this tour for many years, so she provided us with tips to take the most flattering shots in this historical venue. I would definitely recommend Qing when taking this tour. We will remember this experience forever.
2. Beijing Private Customized Shopping and City Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This private customized tour takes you to see the amazing attractions and shop at the same time. This tour is designed for those who want to visit the most important city sites in Beijing and don't want to miss the shopping opportunity. This is a private tour just for you and your party. With a flexible itinerary, you can see the sights that you want to see while being chauffeured around town. Your professional guide will make sure to understand your main interests in order to save you time and only focus on the sites and shopping points that you are most interested in. A tasty local lunch is included during the tour.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Chinese lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fee
Reviewed By Lover_of_food2b
Anson was our tour guide. He spoke great English and had tons of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were walking in, which was also the location of our hotel. He gave us a variety of food choices, all delicious, but did give us the option to be more adventurous. We opted out of eating anything too exotic. We were so impressed with Anson, we signed up for a tour at the Forbidden City and requested him. He is extremely knowledgable about the history in China and tells it in a way that keeps things interesting.
3. Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Shopping in Beijing is becoming more and more convenient. Every year new shopping centers, plazas and malls are sprouting up all over the capital. Just 20 years ago there were only a few department stores and small bazaars, but now there are many superstores, mega-malls and markets and boutiques where you can buy just about anything you need. In this day, you will visit 2 different markets. All of them are the local market. You will not only enjoy bargaining, you will more understanding the local peoples life.
Inclusions: Tea ceremony, Tea tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch, Souvenirs, personal expense, Gratuities
Reviewed By 761sidneyg
Sherry did a fantastic job showing us some of the best and most important sights in Beijing. She had already booked tickets in advance and was able to help navigate us through various gates and QR codes, which made the tour much smoother, and she was extremely knowledgeable, interesting, and friendly. Seeing these sights was at least twice as enjoyable because she was there to explain them and make conversation with us. I strongly recommend a tour with Sherry. We had a great time at Christmas because of her.
4. Beijing Walking Tour: Temple of Heaven and Hongqiao Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Rewind to China’s Ming and Qing eras on a 2-hour walking tour of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven. Learn about its importance to the imperial families of China, then watch Beijing’s older citizens perform their morning exercises. Combine with a visit of Hongqiao Market (Pearl Market), famous for its pearl vendors, but offers just about everything you can think of – electronics, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art and crafts.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Small group tour, Entrance fee
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
5. 3-Hour Private Shopping Tour at Panjiayuan Market from Beijing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy a private shopping tour to one of the most unique shopping market in Beijing- Panjiayuan Flea Market, the mother of all "antique" markets, home to over 3,000 dealers who scour the countryside in search of antiques, family heirlooms and curios. Travel by subway to this popular market, shopping like a local. Your tour guide will show you how to use bargaining skills to snag items at a cheaper price.
Inclusions: Tour guide, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Meal, Hotel drop-off, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By simonelafleur
I had a great time in Beijing! The tour was well organized, Violet was a great tour guide! She was always on time, she speaks English very well and she told me a lot of informations about the sights. The booking process on WeChat was very easy - the agency is very flexible which was just perfect for me. I would definitely recommend the travel agency and the tour! Violet, thank you very much for everything and hope to see you again next time when I‘m in Beijing! :)
6. Private Beijing Shopping Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Beijing’s many sprawling markets can be intimidating to a first-time visitor. Ease into these intense markets with an expert by your side on this full-day shopping tour. Stop at the Hongqiao Pearl Market for jewelry and souvenirs, visit the traditional arts and crafts stores of Panjiayuan Antique Market, and take advantage of the 24-hour tailoring at Xiushui Silk Street. Along the way, learn how to navigate the markets and get the best deals from your private guide. Pick up unique Chinese ingredients for cooking at a Beijing supermarket Choose between a budget-friendly subway tour or a comfortable private vehicle No meeting points in the city: pick-up from your central hotel included Bargain-hunting for all ages: deep entry discounts available for under-12s
Inclusions: Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide, Shopping Tour by Subway (Please choose upon booking), Shopping Tour with Car (Please choose upon booking)
Exclusions: Gratuities (Recommended), Lunch, Subway, Taxi, Bus fare (20-40US$/p.p), Personal Shopping Expenses
Reviewed By 321Tiggle123
We had an amazing night learning how to make dumplings with Sunflower. We learnt the way to make them that she has been practising since she was 4 years old and while it may take us a little while to get as good as her, we learnt quickly under her guidance. It was also a great experience talking to her and learning about what it's like living in China and sharing what it's like living in Australia. She even made a cake for my birthday. If you can't travel (Who can?) and are looking for a great way to feel as though you are, I can't recommend enough jumping on zoom and spending an evening cooking with Sunflower.
7. 3-Hour Beijing Sanlitun Walking Tour: To Be A Trendy Foodie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Sanlitun is an area of the Chaoyang District containing many popular and international stores. It's the most popular place for the young to go shopping,eat and relax. • A group has no more than 4 people. • English-speaking guide will introduce the best food in Sanlitun. • Come hungry, we will taste 4-5 speciality!
Inclusions: Native friendly foodie guide, A small group has a maximum of 4 people.
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Gratuities, Food Fee. (Please bring some RMB cash)
Reviewed By richcR3212PY
Such an amazing experience! Our guide (Cactus) was so knowledgeable and passionate. She taught us about the culture and provided so much detail. I highly recommend choosing the guided tour if you want to get the most out ofyour trip and elevate your experience
8. All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Tianjin from Beijing by Bullet Train
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Travel by bullet train from Beijing to Tianjin, a relaxing 30-minute ride through the Chinese suburbs. Accompany wtih your friendly private guide, visit Tianjin Former Residence of Puyi, Ancient Culture Street, Heping Business Street (HePing Lu ShangYeJie), and the interesting Porcelain House. In addition, sample Chinese snacks and indulge in a bit of shopping, then take the bullet train back to Beijing. A comprehensive package with private driver, entrance fees and lunch are all inclusive.
Inclusions: Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide, Roundtrip Bullet Train Seats, Entrance fees, Lunch , Experienced Driver in Tianjin and Beijing(within 4th Ring Road)
Exclusions: Gratuities (Recommended), Any other expenses that not listed as included
Reviewed By 321Tiggle123
We had an amazing night learning how to make dumplings with Sunflower. We learnt the way to make them that she has been practising since she was 4 years old and while it may take us a little while to get as good as her, we learnt quickly under her guidance. It was also a great experience talking to her and learning about what it's like living in China and sharing what it's like living in Australia. She even made a cake for my birthday. If you can't travel (Who can?) and are looking for a great way to feel as though you are, I can't recommend enough jumping on zoom and spending an evening cooking with Sunflower.
9. Private Shopping Tour in Beijing
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 9 reviews
Join this private, customized, 6-hour shopping tour with a personal shopper in Beijing. This massive, capital city of China is not only famous for historical and cultural sights, it's also well know for its fantastic shopping opportunities. A local, personal shopper will design a creative shopping itinerary based on personal interests and budget. Choose a shopping desitination, such as the Panjiayuan flea market, Panjiayuan Glasses City, Liulichang Antique Street, Xi Dan Shopping Area,and much more.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Transport by private vehicle, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Lover_of_food2b
Anson was our tour guide. He spoke great English and had tons of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were walking in, which was also the location of our hotel. He gave us a variety of food choices, all delicious, but did give us the option to be more adventurous. We opted out of eating anything too exotic. We were so impressed with Anson, we signed up for a tour at the Forbidden City and requested him. He is extremely knowledgable about the history in China and tells it in a way that keeps things interesting.
10. 6-Hour Private Beijing Tour: Flower and Fish Market, Panjiayuan Antique Market and 798 Art Zone
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
Beside the historical sites in Beijing, there are so many fun things to do: Embark on a guided weekend adventure exploring Beijing's local flower and fish market, Panjiayuan Antique Market, and the 798 Art Zone! A private tour with your own English speaking guide and private vehicle will ensure a personalized experience!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Professional, private guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Lover_of_food2b
Anson was our tour guide. He spoke great English and had tons of knowledge about the neighborhoods we were walking in, which was also the location of our hotel. He gave us a variety of food choices, all delicious, but did give us the option to be more adventurous. We opted out of eating anything too exotic. We were so impressed with Anson, we signed up for a tour at the Forbidden City and requested him. He is extremely knowledgable about the history in China and tells it in a way that keeps things interesting.
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