Catch Shengcun's market, held every fourth day by the animal calendar
Shengcun, Xinjie, Yuanyang
Market towns in the Yuanyang hills still set their market days by the 12-animal day cycle, and Shengcun, in the middle of the terrace area, trades on pig, rabbit and sheep days, so one day in four. Hani and Yi villagers come in from the surrounding hamlets to sell their own produce and buy salt, tools and clothes from stalls lining both sides of one street. It runs from about 10 am to 2 pm and is busiest around midday.
What locals sayPhotographers who time a visit for it say it shows everyday Hani and Yi life in a way the viewing platforms don't.
- Cost
- Free
- Time
- 1–2 hours · late morning
- In Chinese
- 元阳 胜村 赶集（街子天）
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
