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Tiananmen Square & Forbidden CitySummer Palace
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Xiushui Market/Silk Market
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Huanghuacheng Great wall (not officially open, steep)
Jiankou Great wall (steepest)
- The Most Popular Scenic Spots
Xiushui Market/Silk Market
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The Silk Market(also called Xiushui Market) is in the prosperous CBD business area. It occupies an area of over 1,800 square meters. Silk Market has nearly thirty years’ history. The old Silk Market has been demolished because of the selling of counterfeit and shoddy goods, the crude of hardware and existing of hidden dangers on fire control safety. On March 9 of the year 2005, the new built Silk Market opened with near appearance.Â
The most special goods is the silk products. The Chinese silk products in the market are cheap, therefore popular. There are also lots of cashmere garments, down jackets, leather goods, shoes, hats, watches and some handicrafts and trinkets. One of the main things about the market is the fact that none of the prices is set. It all depends on your bargaining skills. If you are a proficient bargainer, then you can get great deals on all kinds of clothing, but if you are soft-hearted and don't like confrontation, then you may get taken for a ride. It is often helpful to bring along a Chinese friend who can help you bargain. Â
In the recent three years, hundreds of leaders from various countries and famous stars visited the Silk Market and bought lots of products. The Silk Market has become one of the most popular and renowned destination for shopping and tourist.