Adventures in the Silk Market

It might be the most amazing place in Beijing. No, I'm not talking about the Great Wall snaking up mountains or the beautiful architecture of the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. I'm talking about Silk Market (Xiushui Street).

Yes, you can find knockoffs of every popular clothing brand on earth and a few from parts unknown, yet the thing that makes Xiushui Street so amazing isn't its prices or trademarks. It's more about the human interactions within than the products available that make a trip to this market an interesting excursion.

Few things can compare to the rich human interactions Silk Market provides.