Shopping plays a vital role when on holiday. A vacation in Tianjin would not be complete without visiting the city’s famous Antiques Market which is locally known as Guwan Shichang. Packed with numerous stores and street stalls, there is a wide array of items sold here. The market is reputed as being one of the largest antiques market in the whole of China, making it a must see attraction in Tianjin.

Like any other city in China, the culturally rich city of Tianjin is filled with plenty of shopping opportunities that range from traditional shops to contemporary malls. Whether you want to buy Western style clothing, antiques or decorative items, Tianjin is the perfect place for shopping where merchandise can be purchased at bargain prices. The Antiques Market is undoubtedly one of the most popular shopping destinations in the city for both locals and tourists, thus attracts large crowds of shoppers on a daily basis.

Among the exhaustive list of goods sold at the Antiques Market, you will easily be able to purchase items such as ceramics, furniture, watches, clocks, calligraphic scrolls, vases and jade crafts. Even if you do not plan on buying anything, a stroll through the market is sure to be fun as there are plenty of colourful stores to explore. A vibrant atmosphere emanates from the market as sellers continually call out the historical value of their merchandise and shoppers move from store to store looking for the perfect buy.

The Antiques Market is located at the Shenyang Dao area of Tianjin. Residing in a centrally located hotel such as the Raffles Tianjin is ideal for tourists seeking to stay in a luxury hotel Tianjin that is within easy reach of the city’s main attractions. This hotel is also a popular choice among travellers looking for a modern business hotel Tianjin.