AIKA International Collection Market
Collectors can spend hours perusing the quiet halls of this large antiques, jade, art and calligraphy market that's just under the South Fourth Ring Road, beside the Big Bell Temple Museum.
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If you’re in Haidian, the chances are that you’re a student, Korean, or both. An abundance of universities and a large Korean population around Wudaokou make this a rather bustling, fun area, although it’s not worth the journey for that alone—unless you have a penchant for kimchi, cheap shots, and overcrowded dance floors. But, if you’re on your way to the Summer Palace or Beijing Zoo, it’s worth stopping by, if only to wind down with a massage at one of the many cheap Korean joints. Inexpensive and cheerful boutiques and restaurants are in abundance, while the usual mainstream chain stroes can be found farther east at the shopping malls in Zhongguancun, which is also home to Beijing’s largest IT and electronics market.
Collectors can spend hours perusing the quiet halls of this large antiques, jade, art and calligraphy market that's just under the South Fourth Ring Road, beside the Big Bell Temple Museum.
There's little in the world of IT and electronics that can't be found in Hailong, Dinghao, and the other multistory malls around the Zhongguancun subway station. Before you buy, make sure you compare prices among a few of the stalls (literally hundreds may be offering the same product or services). Never accept the initial quote without driving a hard bargain, and don't hesitate to pit sellers' prices against each other—it's the thing to do when the competition is this intense.