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Neighborhood fruit shops are common in Beijing. They usually sell seasonal fruit, imported fruit, melons, apples, pears, dragon fruit, pineapples and ready-to-eat fruit boxes.
For foreign travelers, one useful thing to know is that many fruit shops can cut your fruit for free after purchase. The fruit can be packed into a plastic box, so you can eat it immediately.
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This is a typical neighborhood fruit shop in Beijing. Fruit is usually displayed in open boxes, with price signs above or beside the fruit.
2. Fresh Apples
Fresh apples are easy to find in Beijing fruit shops. In this photo, the price shown is about RMB5.8- 6.8 per 500g, depending on the variety.
3. Hami Melons
Hami melon is a sweet melon commonly sold in China. The price shown in this photo is about RMB 4.8 per 500g.
4. Persimmons
Persimmons are popular in autumn and winter. The price shown here is about RMB 9.8 per jin.
5. Apples and Pears
This photo shows different fruits with clear price signs. Example prices include RMB 6.8 per 500g for red apples and about RMB 5.8 per 500g for pears.
6. Dragon Fruit and Pineapple
Many Beijing fruit shops sell tropical fruits such as dragon fruit and pineapple. The photo shows prices around RMB 9.8 per jin for dragon fruit and about RMB 5.8 per jin for pineapple.
7. Watermelon
Watermelon is one of the most popular summer fruits in China. In this photo, the price shown is about RMB 3.2 per jin.
8. Ready-to-Eat Fruit Box
Many fruit shops can cut fruit into small pieces and pack it in a plastic box. This is useful if you are staying in a hotel and do not have a knife or kitchen.
Free Fruit Cutting Service
Many fruit shops in Beijing offer free fruit cutting after you buy the fruit. Staff can peel and cut watermelon, Hami melon, pineapple, dragon fruit, mango or pears, then pack the fruit into a plastic container.
This service is usually free. You can take the fruit back to your hotel, eat it while walking, or bring it on a short trip.
Price Tip: What Does “Jin” Mean?
In China, fruit prices are often shown per jin. One jin equals 500 grams. If you want to estimate the price per kilogram, double the listed price.
For example, if watermelon costs RMB 3.2 per jin, then it is about RMB 6.4 per kilogram.
How to Pay in a Beijing Fruit Shop
Most fruit shops accept mobile payment, especially Alipay and WeChat Pay. Some small shops may also accept cash, but mobile payment is more common.
- Alipay is very useful for foreign travelers in China.
- WeChat Pay is also widely accepted.
- Small cash can be helpful in older neighborhood shops.
- Prices are usually shown in RMB.
What Fruit Can You Usually Buy?
- Apples
- Pears
- Watermelon
- Hami melon
- Dragon fruit
- Pineapple
- Persimmons
- Grapes
- Seasonal Chinese fruits
- Ready-to-eat cut fruit boxes
Practical Tips for Foreign Travelers
- Check whether the price is per jin, not per kilogram.
- Ask the staff to cut the fruit if you want it ready to eat.
- Use Alipay or WeChat Pay if possible.
- Choose fruit shops near residential areas for better everyday prices.
- For hotel stays, cut fruit boxes are very convenient.
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