The Pearl Market is not just pearls.

It is like a huge department store selling all kinds of things. Has about five levels. I bought a coat there that I have worn and worn and worn. Often the quality is not too good but this coat has been fantastic. It used to be filled with "knock offs" but the government has cracked down on that now so it is actually not quite as good as it used to be.

These are not the top quality pearls like the Japanese pearls, although they do have those on the top floor. Many are just fresh water pearls that are inexpensive and fun.

Everything in Japan is probably pretty expensive. China is full of bargains. Not much time for shopping there is so much to see and you do not want to miss the sights of Beijing.

We would all be in the same hotel and it can be arranged to be on the same bus I am sure. I will have to arrange that once on board with the tour office.