China in Photos

An Outing to He Hua Chi Wholesale Market

This whole sale market near the North train station in Chengdu is…fascinating.  Rows upon rows of panty hose, various undergarmets, hair accessories, polo shirts, pants, plastic buckets, giant stuffed animals, fabric, baby clothes, thermoses, belts, brooms, and knives.  You name it, they have it.  Mass-produced and plentiful. Amidst all of the plastic and frilly polyester … Continue reading