Traditional market that Chinese elderly people love to visit lively, fun and relaxing.Morning Market

The traditional morning market is a beloved destination for Chinese elderly people, especially in places like Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, where the vibrant atmosphere of "赶集" (gǎn jí, meaning "going to the market") creates a lively, engaging, and relaxing experience.

These markets are a feast for the senses, filled with colorful stalls selling everything from fresh produce, meats, and seafood to locally made snacks and handcrafted goods. Elderly visitors often enjoy the simple pleasure of strolling through the bustling aisles, chatting with friendly vendors, and catching up with neighbors. The sounds of haggling, laughter, and the rhythmic clatter of vendors preparing their goods add to the charm.

Morning markets like these aren't just a place for shopping; they are a social hub where people connect, share stories, and maintain a sense of community. For the elderly, it's an opportunity to stay active, enjoy their favorite foods, and immerse themselves in the comforting traditions of their youth. The cultural richness and the joy of "赶集" bring a unique sense of nostalgia and vitality to their mornings.


00:00 Video introduction
01:08 Market entrance
01:32 Stir-fried pork intestines
05:42 Beijing donkey rolls
09:13 Selling Xinjiang walnuts
10:16 Fried pork tenderloin and rabbit meat
12:25 Selling pet cats and dogs
14:32 Chengdu sugar-coated fruits
18:41 Selling handmade kitchen knives
19:51 Guangxi sugar orange crispy pears
20:48 Corn cakes and sauce-flavored cakes
24:07 Traditional snacks moldy tofu
27:16 Selling pine branches
27:45 Southern bacon
29:01 Braised goose
29:43 Selling local chickens and ducks
30:48 Handmade crispy pancakes
31:33 Fresh goose and roast duck
32:28 Guizhou yellow beef with skin
33:09 Handmade chopped chili powder
34:09 Rural vegetable seedlings
35:11 Rice cannon
37:40 Kelp
38:23 Vegetable rural dishes
39:34 Rheumatism patches for sale
42:59 Sugarcane 15 yuan each
44:16 Quick haircut 5 yuan
45:11 Mutton and mutton offal
47:01 Local chicken and duck
48:00 Mutton offal rice noodles
50:04 Handmade knitting products for sale
51:38 Chinese yam and buckwheat balls
52:29 Spiced peanuts and quail eggs
54:30 Winter plums
55:01 Handmade tofu pudding
56:02 Peppercorns and Adenophora
56:40 Scallion pancakes
57:39 Leather shoes for women and men
58:09 Camel milk powder
59:24 Guizhou stuffed glutinous rice cakes
59:47 Fish and shrimp