City: Beijing
Top Things to do in Beijing
Things to do in Beijing, China: The Best Antique Stores
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.
Restaurants in Beijing
1. Pop-UP Beijing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
POP-UP BEIJING is an award-winning homeware, antiques, furnishing and interiors design and lifestyle store, located in the burgeoning heart of South Sanlitun - the perfect sanctuary from the hustle-and-bustle of the city, where East meets West. Featuring a cosy wine bar, with a finely curated wine list, and an active programme of workshops, events and film screenings - POP-UP BEIJING is designed as a fluid and ever-changing space, full of art, treasures and discoveries. POP-UP BEIJING is also proud to be winner of 'Best Boutique Store' in That's Beijing magazine's '2015 Best of Beijing Awards’ and ‘Lifestyle Awards 2016,’ as well as 'Best Shop/Boutique 2015' and ‘Outstanding Shop/Boutique 2016’ in City Weekend magazine's 'Readers' Choice Awards.’ The adjoining west wing gallery brings a contemporary dimension to POP-UP BEIJING, acting as a counter-balance to the eclectic, cluttered, retro and vintage feel of our main showroom. The broad industrial white space acts as a blank canvas for an infinite array of possibilities - converging modern art with vintage and antique style. More than just a gallery - it hosts a wide range of events, workshops and artist installations. From contemporary film screenings, to wine tastings, charity events and private functions - it has a mercurial nature that adapts to the needs of the creative spirits that it invites. From a lifestyle and design perspective, POP-UP BEIJING curates an evolving and eclectic collection one-off pieces, ranging from custom-made furniture, locally made jewellery and giftware, hand-crafted ceramics, Chinese rustic and heritage antiques; and antiques and vintage pieces imported directly from Belgium, France and Holland. Our art collection includes original hand-painted propaganda works from North Korea, contemporary Chinese art, Thankas from Tibet, vintage maps of Beijing and China, and original artworks and prints from around the world. Come and join us at POP-UP BEIJING for a coffee or a wine, and a fun voyage of discovery…
2. CK Culture Boutique
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
The CK Culture Boutique aims to help visitors buy traditional Chinese gifts and original works of art not commonly found in other stores. From genuine Feiyue shoes to beautifully written calligraphy, from Buddhist jewelry to martial arts scrolls, if it's Chinese culture, it's at the CK Culture Boutique.
3. Yandai Xie Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Beijing's oldest commercial street, just a block off pretty lake Houhai, is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops.
Reviewed By sgken8 - Singapore, Singapore
Was told by a local that the 2 or 3 streets of acoustic bars, restaurants and cafes has been there since 2000. All Chinese songs though and I think all are local musicians or wannabes but it' all good. You'll get to hear both the evergreens and latest songs. The streets border a huge lake which is said to have been around since time in memorial. What you see in the day will be vastly different to what you will experience at night.
4. Panjiayuan Antique Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 431 reviews
Open on the weekends only, this colorful and fascinating market offers a huge assortment of antiques and oddities by more than 3,000 registered stallholders.
Reviewed By williambO9409FM - San Mateo, United States
The place was busy on an early Saturday morning in December, temps just below 0 C. Lots of vendors, especially ones who specialize in beads of all colors and shapes (many are stone based, some are ceramic). Easy to get to on Subway line 10; get off, head west. Look for the red lanterns.
