With Chinese New Year around the corner, markets in Shandong, Gansu and Jilin provinces and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have sprung to life, filling streets with red lanterns, festive tunes and mouthwatering aromas. 🎉🧧
In Shandong, colorful stalls stack hand-rolled jiaozi (dumplings) and sweet nian gao (rice cakes), while vendors grill savory skewer snacks that pair perfectly with a hot cup of soy milk. 🥟
Gansu's lanes buzz with hearty noodle bowls and steamed buns—comfort food that warms you against the winter chill. In Jilin, forest-foraged wild mushrooms and sticky rice desserts offer a sweet touch to the frosty air. 🍜🍄
The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region dazzles with vibrant Uygur textiles, hand-pulled nougat and aromatic kebabs that evoke the magic of night bazaars from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta. 🧶
From handcrafted lanterns to fiery street snacks, these markets are a feast for the senses. Whether you’re hunting for CNY inspo or planning your own festive spread, let this live scene spark your imagination! 🎆
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Live: Join Chinese New Year market rush and enjoy local specialties
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