Unlike the normal markets we often go around, in Beijing there is a place that only opens on Tuesday evenings every week, the stalls are only open at night and when dawn breaks, everything disappears like an illusion. That's why people still call this "ghost market".
Daliushu is the last remaining "ghost market" in the heart of the Chinese capital. It was originally an antique market from the late Qing Dynasty, when many people who served in the imperial court gradually lost their status and had to sell their valuable antiques and treasures. To avoid awkward situations when being caught selling family treasures, the market is only open at night and buyers are required to bring a flashlight to see the goods, and when buying, they are not allowed to look at the sellers or shine the flashlight on them. This way of buying and selling was quickly accepted by the people of Beijing with the desire to buy good items at bargain prices.
Later, the "ghost markets" gradually disappeared and finally only Daliushu market remained, but the nature of the market also changed, from a market for trading antiques and valuables, now Daliushu is just an interesting tourist attraction, a cultural feature with the ancient breath of China. Customers coming here not only buy items at much cheaper prices than department stores or normal markets, the "ghost market" also brings a mysterious, quiet atmosphere, full of the breath of the land with a long history and culture.
Jade was originally the main item sold in this "ghost market". But over time, besides the jade stalls, there were countless stalls selling furniture, jewelry, paintings, and even old music tapes from the 1970s. From books to decorations, from cassette players to vintage clothes, you can find everything here.
The items here are not expensive because they mainly sell fake antiques, real antiques are very rare and almost non-existent. However, tourists to Beijing are excited to stop by to see and experience for themselves the special culture of the people here.
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