In Beijing, there is an inconspicuous "flea market" where countless people "make a fortune"

Nowadays, we are entering a fast-paced life. The responsibilities and pressure on our shoulders are getting heavier and heavier. Every holiday is a rare moment for us to relax. Many people like to travel or collect valuable things.

Collecting is a great test of one's knowledge and vision. People who love collecting sometimes listen to others' introductions to collect things, while others go shopping everywhere in the hope of finding rough jade. In fact, there is an inconspicuous "flea market" in Beijing, but it can be called a paradise for collectors. Countless people have made a fortune from here.

The flea market has become very popular in recent years, and many people can find valuable things there. Every time I travel, in addition to checking in on popular attractions and food, I also go to the flea market in that place. For example, I have been to the Grand Bazaar in Turkey, Maeklong Railway Market in Bangkok, Thailand, and the Flea Market in Madrid, Spain. I feel that visiting the local flea market is the best way to appreciate the local customs and history.

Speaking of flea markets in our country, we must mention Panjiayuan in Beijing. It is a very famous flea market. Panjiayuan is located in the imperial capital. Panjiayuan has everything you can think of, and there is nothing you can’t find. The area of ??Panjiayuan is enough to rival seven football fields. It contains a dazzling array of things, including ancient furniture, ancient books, calligraphy and paintings that have been passed down for thousands of years, and exquisite jewelry and jade. No wonder it has become a collector's paradise.

Panjiayuan used to be a "ghost market". It is said that in the late Qing Dynasty, many wealthy families sold their antiques, paintings and calligraphy. But most of the people selling these valuable items are children from rich families or prominent figures in the area, so this kind of transaction cannot be seen in the light. So they set up a "ghost market". At three or four o'clock in the morning, people who need to trade will gather here. Buyers and sellers have no idea of ??each other's identity and can't see each other clearly. It's very safe. very.

In the 1980s, there was no Panjiayuan. At that time, it was called "Panjiayao". However, people later found the name unpleasant, so they changed it to Panjiayuan. In the beginning, only some local residents set up stalls to sell used goods. Unexpectedly, Panjiayuan later became famous and gradually became the largest secondhand market in China. Nowadays, many vendors from Beijing come here, and some vendors from other places come here after hearing the news. The words "Panjiayuan" often appear in various film and television works.

When we go to Panjiayuan, how should we visit to get a comprehensive view? Entering from the gate of Panjiayuan is Dazhaobi. The market is divided into east and west areas. The East District is closer to the subway, and vendors will set up stalls there. The West District is an open-air stall, where players bring their own matza to bargain, which is quite "market-like".

When you first enter the market, you will find that there are really too many items in it, and I feel like I like everything. Look here, shop there, and if the price seems right, you want to buy it. But if you wander around for a while, you will have a new experience.

To be honest, although Panjiayuan is a flea market, when you get here you will find that whether you buy something or not is not the most important thing. What is more important is what you see and hear here. , what I have learned, as long as there is a little gain, it will be considered a worthwhile trip.

Here, you can hear the legend of antique picking, see the collection of antique-level books, and touch the "agate" of Madagascar in person. These alone make people feel that this trip is really great. worth! And I heard that many people who come here feel that if they don’t go to Panjiayuan for a day, they will feel that the walnuts in their hands have lost their sense of reality.

It is worth mentioning that there is another special area in Panjiayuan, which consists of some relatively "old-school" collectors. They are different from those tourists who "join in the fun". Compared with them , these collectors are more purposeful. They can only see Bodhi, walnuts, and olives in their eyes. Even if these collectors don't buy anything, as long as they sit there, the stall owner will be very happy. It is said that if you laugh often, good luck will come naturally. A smile is the best sign. Many customers rushed to the stall owner to watch.

In fact, the antiques and second-hand goods in Panjiayuan are certainly attractive, but the most interesting thing about it is the people and things that happen there. For example, the famous "Four Heavenly Kings" in the literary and entertainment circles: Dongpan, Xilu, Nanruan, and Beishu. They often use jade, beeswax and other items to create some strange shapes. As the saying goes, there are people outside the world, and there is a sky outside the world. Panjiayuan is a place like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. There are many mysterious and expert sellers inside, making Panjiayuan a very interesting flea market.

Everyone knows that Panjiayuan has much more things than the museum’s collections.

I think that apart from second-hand goods, what’s more attractive about this place is the various people and the stories that really happened. Even people who don’t like these collections can still come here to take a look. There really are some. A different feeling.

Here, there are more than 4,000 shops and tens of thousands of business people. There are many ancient collections inside. Many collectors like to go to Panjiayuan. Panjiayuan is by far the largest flea market in China, with an annual transaction volume of one billion.

Panjiayuan is very large, and there are many business areas in it. Each business area is well-kept by the environment. The ghost market in Panjiayuan still exists. The ghost market is open every Saturday and Sunday every week. Panjiayuan will be very lively at this time. Many tourists and collectors come here to join in the fun, but the things in the ghost market are mixed. Some people will find what they like, and some people will be less lucky and buy fakes.

People who are knowledgeable or lucky are naturally happy to buy precious treasures at low prices, and have the motivation to come back next time, but there are also people who are deceived and suffer losses. Because of this, I am here to give you a piece of advice: It’s okay to join in the fun, but if you don’t know much about it, it’s best not to buy anything. Otherwise, it’s easy to buy fakes and you won’t regret it later. It's great, but it can also ruin the good mood of traveling.

Only those experts can understand the benefits of hunting for good things, and only they can buy what they want in the ghost market. What is unexpected is that some people can actually make a fortune in Panjiayuan. He just bought an ancient sword for tens of dollars. Unexpectedly, this seemingly ordinary ancient sword came from the Yuan Dynasty, and he sold it for hundreds of thousands. You see, luck is important too! In the huge ghost market, if you want to buy good things at the lowest price, in addition to good eyesight, you also need good luck.

The reason why everyone likes Panjiayuan is because it is like a museum. It has everything in it, which is very attractive, and its price is not expensive. When the mood strikes, you can also come here to try your luck.