Description

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

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

1. Reservation: Book at least 24 hours in advance. Send your hotel name, room number, preferred start time and guest count.
2. Coverage: Free pick-up/drop-off only for central Beijing hotels. Hotels outside the core zone will have an extra transfer fee.
3. Bargaining: Bargaining is normal here. Vendors usually quote high first. Compare prices across several stalls before deciding.
4. Custom clothing: If you order a cheongsam or suit, confirm the production time, fitting rules and return policy clearly with the stall owner.
5. Payment: Many stalls accept WeChat / Alipay; cash is still welcomed by small vendors. Credit cards are not universally available.
6. Receipts: Ask for receipts for high-value items.
7. Comfort: Wear comfortable walking shoes; the market has many aisles to walk through.
8. 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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