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Pearl Knowledge

Are Pearls Worth Collecting? Start with a Realistic Assessment of Value

The Cultural and Aesthetic Value of Pearls

What Can Damage Pearls? A Guide to Everyday Wear and Care

From Everyday Wear to Formal Attire: The Value of Wearing Pearl Jewelry

Are Bigger Pearls Always More Expensive? Understanding the Many Factors Behind Price

From Nucleus to Luster: The Cultivation Journey of a Pearl

Freshwater vs. Saltwater Pearls: How Do Cultivation Methods Differ?

What Happens After Pearls Are Harvested? A Guide to Processing and Sorting

What Matters Most When Buying Pearls? Luster Outshines Size

Natural, Cultured, and Imitation Pearls: How to Tell Them Apart When Buying

Beijing Life

Thirty Days in Beijing: An International Buyer’s Notes on Settling In

Running a Stall at Hongqiao: An Italian Woman’s Pearl Boutique

A Morning Run at the Temple of Heaven and Afternoon Tea at Hongqiao: A Beijing Weekend

School, Healthcare, and Daily Life: One Expat Family’s Experience in Beijing

From “Hello” to Business Partners: Learning Chinese at Hongqiao

Market Updates

Hongqiao Living Hall Officially Opens, Offering One-Stop Services for International Visitors

International Pearl Culture Festival Opens at Hongqiao, Bringing Global Traders Together

Hongqiao Market Launches Smart Services with Bilingual Navigation Throughout the Building

Expanded Visa-Free Transit Policies Boost Inbound Shopping at Hongqiao

Intangible Cultural Heritage Meets Pearls: Hongqiao Culture Week Celebrates Traditional Craftsmanship

International Buyers Continue to Return as Global Sourcing Picks Up at Hongqiao

Pearl Merchants Go Online: Livestream E-Commerce Takes Root at Hongqiao

Hongqiao Market Accelerates Its Transformation, Creating a “Living Room” for International Buyers

Departure Tax Refunds Arrive at Hongqiao, Making Shopping Easier for Overseas Visitors

Hongqiao’s Temple View Art Space Terrace Opens with Views of the Temple of Heaven

Tips & Guides

Using Mobile Payments in China: A Foreign Visitor’s Guide from Linking a Card to Scanning to Pay

Using Shared Bikes in China: A Foreign Visitor’s Guide to Scanning, Riding, and Returning

How to Rent a Shared Power Bank: A Practical Guide for Foreign Visitors

Getting a Taxi in Beijing: A Foreign Visitor’s Guide to Taxis and Ride-Hailing

Taking Buses and the Subway in Beijing: A Foreign Visitor’s Guide to Entry, Transfers, and Payment