China
15 Best Markets in China
If markets are your reason to travel, this is China sorted for you.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 1396 tracked places in China. Updated monthly.
Beijing Road Shopping District
Market · GuangzhouFree entryBeijing Road Shopping District is one of Guangzhou's most iconic commercial areas, stretching over a kilometer through the heart of the city.
Read our full guide →Nanluoguxiang
Market · BeijingFree entryNanluoguxiang is a narrow, 800-meter-long alley in the Dongcheng District of Beijing, famous for its preserved hutong architecture and vibrant shopping scene.
Read our full guide →Luohu Commerical City (Lo Wu Shopping Plaza)
Market · ShenzhenFree entryLuohu Commercial City, also known as Lo Wu Shopping Plaza, is a massive shopping complex located directly adjacent to the Shenzhen Railway Station and the Lo Wu border crossing with Hong Kong.
Read our full guide →Chilli Cool China
Market · ChengduFree entryChilli Cool China is a bustling market in Chengdu dedicated to the fiery flavors of Sichuan cuisine.
Read our full guide →Dong Men Pedestrian Street
Market · ShenzhenFree entryDong Men Pedestrian Street, also known as Dongmen Shopping Area, is a vibrant open-air market in Shenzhen's Luohu District.
Read our full guide →The Hutong - Culture Exchange Center
Market · BeijingThe Hutong - Culture Exchange Center is a unique venue nestled in a historic hutong alley in Beijing's Dongcheng District.
Read our full guide →Sunnyhills
Market · SongshanFree entrySunnyhills is a vibrant traditional market nestled in the Songshan district of Taipei, Taiwan.
Read our full guide →Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Market · GuangzhouFree entryShangxiajiu Pedestrian Street is one of Guangzhou's most iconic shopping destinations, stretching for about 1.2 kilometers through the heart of Liwan District.
Read our full guide →COCO Park
Market · ShenzhenFree entryCOCO Park is a premier lifestyle destination in the heart of Shenzhen's central business district. This multi-level open-air complex blends retail, dining, and entertainment in a modern, pedestrian-friendly layout.
Read our full guide →Muslim market
Market · Xi'anFree entryThe Muslim Market, also known as Muslim Street, is the bustling heart of Xi'an's Muslim Quarter, a historic neighborhood that has been home to the Hui Muslim community for centuries.
Read our full guide →Taikoo Hui
Market · GuangzhouFree entryTaikoo Hui is a massive, upscale shopping mall in the heart of Guangzhou's Tianhe business district.
Read our full guide →New Century Global Center
Market · ChengduFree entryNew Century Global Center is a colossal development in Chengdu's Wuhou District, often described as the world's largest building by floor area.
Read our full guide →Pacific Sogo(Fuxing)
Market · Da'anFree entryPacific Sogo (Fuxing) is a premier shopping destination located at No. 300, Section 3, Zhongxiao East Road in the Fuxing Building, Da'an, Taipei.
Read our full guide →Tianshan Tea City
Market · ShanghaiFree entryTianshan Tea City, located on Zhongshan West Road in Changning, is one of Shanghai's premier destinations for tea lovers.
Read our full guide →Hutong cuisine Cooking School (Beijing Cooking School)
Market · BeijingHutong cuisine Cooking School, also known as Beijing Cooking School, is nestled in the narrow alleyways of Dengcao Hutong, offering an authentic culinary experience in the heart of Beijing.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the markets in China?
Beijing Road Shopping District in Guangzhou is the most reviewed, with 1,398 traveler reviews and a 4.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of China's markets is worth going out of your way for?
Chilli Cool China in Chengdu rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 619 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in China has the most markets?
Guangzhou, with 3 on this list, ahead of Beijing on 3. The list spans 8 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these markets free to visit?
Yes, 13: Beijing Road Shopping District, Nanluoguxiang, Luohu Commerical City (Lo Wu Shopping Plaza) and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of markets ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 1,396 tracked places in China. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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