Preparations for the Spring Festival, which falls on February 10 this year, are underway in many households in Guangzhou. If you're looking to experience the festival atmosphere by jostling with the crowds at brick-and-mortar stores, SilkRoadPost provides a list of popular wholesale markets in the city to make your Chinese New Year purchases more efficient.
Highly reputed for fresh and high-quality seafood, the market provides 24-hour service to ensure the freshest supply of aquatic products from more than 20 countries around the world. Customers can purchase seafood at the market and have nearby restaurants cook it for them to enjoy the freshness.
Address: No. 21 Conggui Lu, Liwan district 荔湾区丛桂路21号
Guangdong has a fascinating history of tea trade, which has resulted in the creation of China's largest wholesale tea market. You'll find a wide range of tea products, including Phoenix oolong tea, Xiyan (西岩) oolong tea, Yingde (英德) black tea, and Renhua white-hair tea (仁化白毛茶), all of which are testaments to Guangdong's inclusive tea culture.
Address: No. 508 Fangcun Dadaozhong, Liwan district 荔湾区芳村大道中508号
The market is the largest distribution center for fruit and vegetables in China and Southeast Asia. It offers a variety of specialty fruits from around the world, such as Chilean cherries, Australian grapes, and Thai durian Monthong (Golden Pillow), all at reasonable prices.
Address: No. 196 Zengcha Lu, Baiyun district 白云区增槎路196号
Qingping market is unequivocally the largest and most comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine market in Guangzhou. It offers an extensive range of materials for food therapy to regulate and heal the body, including those for common Cantonese soup and herbal tea, as well as nourishing materials such as fish maw, caterpillar fungus (Cordyceps sinensis) and ginseng.
Address: No. 336 Liu'ersan Lu, Liwan district 荔湾区六二三路336号
This clothing market covers over 60,000 square meters and showcases a multitude of prestigious fashion brands. It is considered as an indicator of the latest global fashion trends.
Address: No. 184 Huanshi Xilu, Yuexiu district 越秀区环市西路184号
The market hosts more than 1,000 garment brands and factories from all over the country, drawing in international buyers, mainly from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
Address: No. 16 Zhannan Lu, Yuexiu district 越秀区站南路16号
The market is a must-go-to destination for many locals during the festive period. Covering over 40,000 square meters, it is the largest of its kind in the city. Visitors will find a wide variety of cut flowers, potted plants, and dried flowers at unbeatable prices.
Address: No. 57 Fangxin Lu, Liwan district 荔湾区芳信路57号
The market offers visitors the opportunity to purchase a wide selection of flowers and pets.
Address: No. 101 Huabo Dadao, Liwan district 荔湾区花博大道101号
Source: SilkRoadPost
Authors: Annie, Joyce, Pauline
Editor: Lyu Yun