Visiting markets for holiday shopping is an essential tradition in the run up to Spring Fesitval.
The 2nd Dalian Jinpu New Area Spring Festival Market is in full swing at the Tingtao Town Food and Cultural Creative Park, Dongjiagou Street, Jinpu New Area.
John Kenning Stotz, who works as a teacher in Jinpu New Area, visited the market today with his family. The market, which features over 300 stalls offering a dazzling array of goods, is bustling with people.
Seafood, pastries, nuts, daily necessities, clothes and traditional handicrafts are all on offer. Lively Northeastern-style song and dance performances add to the festive New Year atmosphere.
John and his family picked up plenty of items today. Click the video to see their haul!
