Tour Overview

Discover Beijing’s most famous shopping destination on our Silk Street half-day tour. Xiushui Street, widely known as Silk Street, sits in the Chaoyang embassy district. It began as a lively outdoor street market and has grown into a modern multi-storey shopping complex. This tour blends local commerce, Chinese craftsmanship and the fun cultural tradition of bargaining. It is a perfect add-on after visiting the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square or the Great Wall. Our local guide will help you navigate the market, share shopping tips and avoid common pitfalls.

Basic Tour Facts

Tour duration: 7 hours total (including transfer + 2 hours free shopping time)
Destination: Silk Street (Xiushui Street), No.8 Xiushui East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Opening hours of market: 09:30 – 21:00 daily
Group size: 1–10 guests
Language: English-speaking local guide
Difficulty: easy, walking tour
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off within central Beijing, guide service, shopping & bargaining guidance
Not included: Personal shopping purchases, snacks, drinks, tips (optional)

Sample Itinerary

09:00 / 14:00 Hotel pickup Our guide and driver meet you at your lobby in downtown Beijing (Wangfujing, Sanlitun, Qianmen, Dongcheng, Chaoyang core area).
09:30 / 14:30 Arrive at Silk Street Guide brief: market history, floor layout, payment tips, how to bargain politely, and things to watch out for.
09:40–11:40 / 14:40–16:40 Free shopping time (2 hours) You can explore independently. The guide stays nearby if you need help with translation or price negotiation.
11:40 / 16:40 Meet at the agreed exit Return transfer back to your hotel. Tour ends.

What You Can Shop

Silk products: silk scarves, silk bedding sets, silk loungewear, custom cheongsams (qipao), tailored suits. In-house tailors can finish simple custom orders quickly.
Chinese handicrafts: fine porcelain, jade and pearl jewellery, teaware, traditional paintings, paper cuttings, calligraphy supplies, premium Chinese tea.
Fashion & accessories: casual clothes, handbags, shoes, belts, sunglasses, watches, luggage.
Light souvenirs: easy-to-carry Beijing gifts for family and friends back home.

Pricing (USD, per group, fixed group price, not per person)

1 guest: $75
2 guests: $85
3–4 guests: $100
5–6 guests: $120
7–10 guests: $145

Payment rule: 5 dollars deposit to reserve, balance paid in cash or WeChat Pay/AliPay/PayPal to the guide on the tour day.

Booking Notes & Important Tips

Reservation: Book at least 24 hours in advance. Send your hotel name, room number, preferred start time and guest count.
Coverage: Free pick-up/drop-off only for central Beijing hotels. Hotels outside the core zone will have an extra transfer fee.
Bargaining: Bargaining is normal here. Vendors usually quote high first. Compare prices across several stalls before deciding.
Custom clothing: If you order a cheongsam or suit, confirm the production time, fitting rules and return policy clearly with the stall owner.
Payment: Many stalls accept WeChat / Alipay; cash is still welcomed by small vendors. Credit cards are not universally available.
Receipts: Ask for receipts for high-value items.
Comfort: Wear comfortable walking shoes; the market has many aisles to walk through.
Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled 12+ hours before pick-up; 50% refund for late cancellation within 12 hours; no-show = no refund.

Contact

Website: BeijingTripAdvisor.com

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Beijing shopping tour

Silk Street (Xiushui Street) Half-Day Shopping Tour