One of the oldest markets in Beijing, the largest market in southern Beijing, the cleanest market in town, the only old market that remains the same...the list alleged honors goes on and on for this renowned neighborhood market, which provides 2,200 families living nearby with their vegetables, meat and other cooking ingredients. It is said that during the 80s, people would stand in line here all night to buy fish and meat ahead of Spring Festival celebrations.

Aside from fresh meat, vegetables, dry fruits and cake, this market also offers a large selection of cooked food and snacks, such as beef filled dough pockets, chestnuts, hand pulled noodles, and dumplings made right in front of you. The market’s chuan’r are clean and tasty. Many of the goods are self-branded. Nowadays, the operation of the subway is brings a stream of customers from other neighborhoods.

Address: 1 Chongwenmenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区崇文门外大街1号

Source: thebeijinger.com