New New Market

I live right next to 新新市场 (Xinxin Market), a square that is empty most of the day, but which comes alive every morning as shoppers jostle for their daily purchases. The market is my favorite thing about my neighborhood, and so far, perhaps my favorite thing about Dalian.

I'm from Lancaster, PA, home of what has been declared "the country's oldest continuously operating farmer's market" - Central Market. Everywhere I go, I look for its equivalent, and rarely have I found the same mix of fresh, local produce, seafood, prepared food, other cooking ingredients, and knickknacks all in one place. I am delighted to find myself living next to Central Market's outdoor Chinese cousin.

The view of the market from my window:








Tofu Lady, who also sells hot, fresh soymilk:


Bing Lady, where I often get a breakfast of lightly fried, meat or veggie-filled patties ("bing"). Yum!