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Lu Ban Gudian Jiaju Cheng
Gaobeidian 4 DuiAbout
Just east of town, Gaobeidian -- one of the largest antique furniture markets in China -- is one of Beijing's best-kept secrets. Lu Ban was the first shop to open at the location in 1991, but it's remarkable that over a decade later so few locals know of its existence. This outlet is the most reliable of the many furniture stores in Gaobeidian. But if you know what you're looking for, the real bargains can be found in small workshops opened by enterprising peasants from Shandong, Shanxi, and Anhui. At least half of the merchandise is bogus, and any furniture marked with a tag that says TIBETAN should be regarded as counterfeit until proven otherwise.
