Panjiayuan is another large antiques market. It’s a multi-sectioned covered shopping area full of antiques, art, books and general kitsch.

From works of Chinese calligraphy and paintings to the four treasures of study, old watches and clocks, jewelry, ivory and wood carvings, carpets, to antiques from Tibet, there are definitely treasures to be found here. Small jade articles and silver trinkets make great presents for people at home and they are easy to take on an airplane.

Panjiayuan's treasure trove of antiques and oddities now has approximately 3,000 registered stallholders, 10,000 employees and up to 50,000 visitors on a busy day.

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