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Square Market in Kunming is an old market that is situated
in the heart of Dayan Town. Located in Lijiang region,
the market was built before the construction of the
main city. The striking feature of Square Market in
Kunming is that it has automatic street wash system.
That is supposed to be a very unique characteristic.
The mechanism which is followed for this purpose is
that firstly the water gate of West river is close.
Secondly, the flow of water is controlled and it is
regulated in a way so that the banks get overflowed.
Then, the water is directed through pipes so that it
can wash the whole square. After that, the water is
drained into the Central River.
This market is different from other traditional squares.
The Square Market in Kunming follows a western style.
In this market area, you can witness various types of
activities such as trading, ceremonies, and other recreational
activities. The market area is very much popular as
a tourist spot. It is because of its rich historic background.
Very few places in ancient China boast of such a rich
historic past. Square Market in Kunming is not only
a popular marketing site of modern times, it was known
to be a famous commercial area where traders came from
places like Tibet, Dali and Jinshajiang to carry on
trading activities.
The shopping area is surrounded by the household shops
selling different types of groceries. Outside the boundary
of the main market area, there are stores and local
inn serving regional cuisines. As the square is open
to all directions, it is linked with roads that are
headed towards various directions. That makes Square
Market as one of the popular market places in Kunming.
This market place is included in those shopping centers
in Kunming, which has preserved its age old charm for
a long time. Square Market in Kunming attracts many
tourists with its ethnic look. Not just locals or merchants,
tourists also come here to do some shopping, to taste
the food served in the various eateries as well as to
participate in the various recreational activities as
well.
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