Keep your eyes peeled at Aliens Street Trade Market — you're bound to find some treasure or trinket in one of its many stalls. After you've had a good look at the wares, grab a bite to eat from one of the nearby food vendors.
Alien's Street Trade Market is a great place to begin exploring Downtown Beijing. This community marketplace is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Pencil in time for other sights like Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Wangfujing Street to really enjoy what the area has to offer.