Get a taste of traditional fair culture in Nansha

Visitors take a look at fruit sold during a fair in Nansha. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]

Chenxu, an old custom in Guangzhou culture, is similar to village fair trade in which people gather at specialized places on the same day to carry out trade.

Local communities in Guangzhou's Nansha have still preserved this custom.

The fairs in the 1960s and 1970s mainly sold agricultural products, while the current fairs cover various kinds of products, including fruit, snacks, and daily supplies.

Those who want to do business at Nansha's fairs only need to pay rent to the owner of the fair venue.

Here is a list of several places for people that want to experience the fun of chenxu in Nansha. 

Huangge Xu (黄阁墟):

Date: Day 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, 26, and 31 of every month

Location: Xinhongji Market in Huangge town

Transportation: Take bus Nos 7, 12, 15, 26, 49 or 55 to Xinhongji Market Stop. 

Yuwotou Xu (鱼窝头墟):

Date: Day 1, 6, 11, 16, 21, and 26 of every lunar month

Location: Yuwotou Xu

Transportation: Take the coach running from Shiqiao to Nansha Port and get off at the intersection of Make village.

Chipaicun Xu (石牌村墟):

Date: Day 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, and 27 of every lunar month

Location: Shipaicun Station

Transportation: Take bus Nos 33 South, 38 South, 48 South, 57 South, and etc.

Lanhe Xu (榄核墟):

Date: Day 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, and 27 of every lunar month

Location: Opposite to Lanhe Square, near 99 Zhennan Road

Transportation: Take bus Nos 103 Pan, 33 South, 44 South, 45 South, and 60 South.

Zhujiangjie Xu (珠江街墟):

Date: Day 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 of every lunar month

Location: Dadadi of Zhujiang community

Transportation: Take bus Nos 2 South, 9 South, 14 South, 22 South, 23 South, 25 South, 26 South, 28 South, 30 South, and 39 South.