The main items on the market are jewelry, jade, antique furniture, Four Treasures of the Study, ancient calligraphy and painting, old books and periodicals and daily necessities. This is a good place to buy and enjoy antique secondhand goods, handicrafts, collectibles and decorations. There are gem appraisal centers in Peking University, which can issue authoritative certificates on the spot or provide consultation on jewelry and jade.
The market is called "the largest second-hand goods market in China", "the largest and most comprehensive collectible market in China" and "the largest distribution center of folk arts and crafts in China" by the news media.
Panjiayuan second-hand market was rated as "Top Ten Antique Markets in China" by public voting at the "First China Collection Annual Ranking Awards Conference" in 2004. On February 28th, 20 13, Panjiayuan, a well-known trademark in China, won the honorary title of "Top Ten Commercial Brands in Beijing". Panjiayuan has become a carrier of regional culture, a distinctive cultural symbol, a title that affects local feelings and an intangible asset in the treasure house of Chinese culture.
Panjiayuan flea market is the cheapest flea market in Beijing. Some people say that it is like a museum with a long history, known as the "ghost market", attracting a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists. Before June 2003 10, it was divided into two parts, one part was selling porcelain and miscellaneous handicrafts; One is a stall selling used books in its west. Selling porcelain handicrafts is divided into four areas, and the second area is mainly ancient porcelain.