Market tours · BEIJING
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 beijing market tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Learn to cook authentic Beijing dishes, shop a local market, and eat in a hutong home with Chef Chao in a small group.
“Excellent. Loved it. Guide (Chau) was brilliant. Food was great. Learnt a lot about sauces and marinades.”
Review of Beijing’s private markets tour, with Panjiayuan antiques, Hongqiao tea tasting, bargaining help, hotel pickup, and lunch tips.
“This was great fun! Our guide, Lisa, was exceptional, and taught us a lot about the haggling process as she got us some great deals, but also let us know when a price was already good, and we could just go ahead and pay it. She paid attentiRead more”
Explore Beijing’s Panjiayuan Night Market with an English guide, local snacks, private bargaining help, and flexible shopping time.
“la guida July è stata fantastica. super preparata e disponibile. consiglio questo tour”
Review of Beijing’s private market and 798 Art Zone tour, with practical advice on stops, guides, meals, price, timing, and value.
“The antique market and Fish & Flower market was nice but the Art Zone was really cool! Wish we had more time to walk around. Alice was a good guide and took us to a great place for lunch. She even made an extra stop at the Silk Market which we enjoyed learning the history and how silk is made.”
Review of Beijing’s private Lama Temple, hutong, tea, Silk Street, and Pearl Market tour, with honest advice on value, guides, and shopping.
“Our guide was called Aaron, he was amazing in his experience, knowledge and expertise. His english was perfect. Such a lovely person showing us all the sites He picked a great restaurant for lunch and we tried the famous perking duck - its Read more”
Review of Beijing’s private Pearl Market tour with Peking duck dinner and Red Theatre acrobatic show, including timing, seating, value, and tips.
“My 2.5-year old son enjoyed it very much! The Peking Duck dinner wasn't as ceremonious as I expected. I thought they'd show how they prepare it but instead our tour guide showed how they eat it at the table. Our tour guide Lucy was lovely! Read more”
Cook vegan Chinese dishes, shop a local Beijing market, share tea at home, and meet Sanxia near Tu Qiao subway station.
“This was amazing! I did this cooking class back in September and it was such a great experience! I was the only person booking it that day, so we met a little earlier, went to the market together and bought all the vegetables fresh from there! Then, we went to Sanxia‘s apartment and cooked a lot of different dishes! It was really fun!! We all ate together and talked a lot. I actually ended up spending my whole day with Sanxia, her boyfriend Jürgen and their friends. It was my favorite day of my whole solo trip to Beijing, China ^^”
Shop a Beijing market, choose fresh ingredients, cook with a local family, and enjoy a generous 10-course home feast in four hours.
“We had an incredible experience. Dee, Susan and the wonderful mom who does the cooking were fantastic hosts – warm, knowledgeable, and happy to answer every question we had. The market visit was fascinating and felt very authentic, a real glimpse into daily life in Beijing, far away from the usual tourist trail. Then came the feast – which was way beyond a “10-course” description. We must have tried around 20 different dishes, each one delicious and prepared with such care. The variety, flavors, and freshness were truly outstanding. This was easily one of the best food experiences I’ve had. If you want to eat incredible home-cooked food, learn more…”
Shop a Beijing market, then make dumplings from scratch in a courtyard kitchen with local English-speaking instructors.
“Super fun experience! 2 young girls from Beijing with excellent English. We went to a local market together to get groceries and made the Dumplings from scratch. Beautiful building that we prepped and cooked in.”
Explore Panjiayuan Market and Beijing Capital Museum with a private English-speaking guide, taxi transport, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Without hyperbole, Robert was an outstanding guide. Knowledgable, very friendlly, not overbearing, VERY clear English. flexible. I enjoyed my activity very much.”
Review of Beijing’s small-group Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Hongqiao Market tour, with hotel pickup, lunch, and bargaining tips.
“The small group tour was a private tour for two with a driver and a well competent English speaking guide.”
Explore Panjiayuan Antique Market and make your own cloisonné artwork on a three-hour Beijing culture tour for just $5.
“I had a 12-hour layover in Beijing and decided to book this tour—best decision ever! The treasure hunt was a blast, and I found some unique souvenirs to take home. I’ve always admired this art form, and getting to make my own piece was a dream come true.”
Review of Beijing’s half-day market, Peking Duck dinner, and acrobatic show tour, with practical advice on value, timing, and who should book.
“O show e o jantar foram otimos assim com o guia que foi muito simpatico e prestavel os mercados não corresponderam as minhas expectativas”
Explore Beijing’s Panjiayuan Market with a private guide, bargain for antiques and crafts, and navigate 3,000 stalls with ease.
“The Panjianyuan Market was interesting, and fun to explore - LOTS of beads! If you are into jewelry making this is a must stop for you! There were many stalls with lots of authentic and not authentic antiques, hard to know what was what. My guide Kelly, was excellent! ShRead more”
Explore Beijing’s Panjiayuan, Hongqiao, and Liulichang markets with a private guide, shaomai lunch, and 100-minute massage.
“Sorry for the late review. I booked several private tours via Viator in Beijing. All went smoothly. My guide, Serena, spoke excellent English and was very efficient. She was also very friendly, took a genuine interest in me and took time to explain to me a lot of things about Chine, her way of life, food....would happily book again.”
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