Silk Alley
Silk Alley
Updated：2008-05-10
Silk Alley (Xiushui Street)
Introduction:
Silk Alley lies in Xiushui East Steet off Jianguomen Outer Street, near the US Embassy. It is a good place to buy cheaper goods and also an attractive place for foreign residents in Beijing. customer can bargain with the shopkeeper on whatever commodities, like bags, shoes, handicraftso ro sweaters.
This colorful market is a must visit place for any new-comer to Beijing. Customers can select commodities from more than 400 booths and bargain the price. Here are some "golden rules" for customers. First golden rule is never to immediately pay the offering price. Shrewd negotiation will see you pay a good deal less. Second golden rule is to smile and be courteous, and you'll usually get a good response. Many "good buys" are available, especially in silk and other garments, plus accessories in a range from scarves to leatherwear. You will also find a huge array of souvenirs, but be ware of those claimed to be genuine antiques. Silk Alley can be a fun place, the more so if you have a Chinese friend with you to help you bargain.
Address: Jianguomen Outer Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing