China Night Markets, Snack Streets and Old-Town Bazaars

China Night Markets

China's night markets, snack streets and old-town bazaars, from Xi'an's Muslim Quarter to Chengdu's Jinli and Shanghai's Yuyuan.

Barkhor Street (Lhasa)

The pilgrim circuit around the Jokhang Temple, lined with stalls selling Tibetan crafts, prayer wheels and jewellery.

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Xi'an Muslim Quarter (Huimin Street)

Xi'an's most famous snack street, a lantern-lit lane of lamb skewers, roujiamo and sweet pastries behind the Drum Tower.

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Jinli Ancient Street (Chengdu)

A reconstructed Sichuan-style lane beside the Wuhou Shrine, lit by red lanterns and lined with snacks and crafts.

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Kuanzhai Alley (Chengdu)

Three restored Qing-dynasty alleys of teahouses, cafes and craft and snack stalls in central Chengdu.

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Guijie (Ghost Street), Beijing

Beijing's 24-hour restaurant street, lined with red lanterns and famous for spicy crayfish and hotpot.

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Panjiayuan Antique Market (Beijing)

Beijing's biggest antique and flea market, best on weekends, for curios, ceramics, art and collectables.

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Yuyuan Bazaar (Shanghai)

A Ming-style bazaar beside Yu Garden, packed with snack shops, teahouses and souvenir stalls.

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Tianzifang (Shanghai)

A maze of lanes in the former French Concession, filled with art studios, cafes and craft shops.

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Ciqikou Ancient Town (Chongqing)

A riverside old town of stone lanes and Ming-style buildings known for spicy snacks and crafts.

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Hefang Street (Hangzhou)

A restored historic street near West Lake with traditional shops, snacks and craft stalls.

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Fuzimiao (Confucius Temple) Night Market, Nanjing

Nanjing's Confucius Temple district, a lantern-lit snack and shopping area along the Qinhuai River.

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Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street (Guangzhou)

Guangzhou's historic pedestrian shopping street, with arcaded shophouses and Cantonese snacks.

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China's night markets are snack streets and historic old-town lanes that light up after dark. This collection covers Xi'an's Muslim Quarter, Chengdu's Jinli and Kuanzhai alleys, Beijing's Guijie and Panjiayuan, Shanghai's Yuyuan and Tianzifang, Chongqing's Ciqikou, Hangzhou's Hefang Street, Nanjing's Fuzimiao, Guangzhou's Shangxiajiu and Lhasa's Barkhor. Each listing gives hours and tips. For a route, start with our China night markets guide.

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