Xintiandi market evokes memories for generations of Shanghainese
Visitors admire a colorful display at the market.
A flower market that lives in the memories of generations of Shanghainese has made a return in Xintiandi, adding a splash of color to the area.
Bird and flower markets are nostalgic memories for many. The Dongtai Road Market and Wanshang Market in and near Xintiandi area were once popular examples.
Started more than 20 years ago, Wanshang was probably the most bustling of the city's once prolific flower and bird markets. Its air was filled with the cacophony of chirping insects.
A stallholder arranges flowers.
However, flower and bird markets faded away in the city, for various reasons, to become just a memory.
Between Friday and Sunday and during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday between June 8 and 10, a flower market under the guidance of the Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau, will be at Taipingqiao Park in Xintiandi, evoking the memories of generations but with trendy, innovative and sustainable elements added.
Pots of miniature roses make a colorful display.
The market features more than 100 flower varieties and over 40 floral and lifestyle brands organized by Modern Farmers, a lifestyle brand of Shui On Group. Hydrangeas, roses, and carnations are some of those featured.
During the flower market, various activities on gardening knowledge and sustainable workshops will be held to raise awareness of green and eco-friendly lifestyles and the protection of biodiversity.
As part of the 2024 "Shanghai Green Consumption Season" and "Yangtze River Delta Ecology and Greenery Integration Demonstration Zone Double Five Shopping Festival," it will create a vibrant green oasis in downtown area and bring nature into people's lives.
The market attracted many people on Friday despite rain.
If you go:
Opening hours: 9am-6:30pm, May 31-June 2, June 8-10
Venue: Taipingqiao Park
Address: Intersection of Jinan Road and Hubin Road, Huangpu District 黄浦区济南路和湖滨路路口
Rain was no problem for this duck at the market.
A general view of a part of the market before the crowds arrived.
A multitude of colors to evoke memories of flower markets gone by.
A girl stands tall at the market.
There was shelter from the rain at this market stall.
Posters educate visitors on the many varieties of roses.
Flowering cactuses were among the plants on sale.
A display of ornaments inspired by nature.
Leaves can be just as decorative as flowers as this stall demonstrates.
Flowers of every color at the market.
