In pics: historic open-air market in China's Tianjin

People visit an open-air market in Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin Municipality, Jan. 7, 2025. With a history of about 350 years, the market is one of the biggest countryside markets in Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 7, 2025 shows people visiting an open-air market in Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin Municipality. With a history of about 350 years, the market is one of the biggest countryside markets in Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 7, 2025 shows people visiting an open-air market in Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin Municipality. With a history of about 350 years, the market is one of the biggest countryside markets in Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

People visit an open-air market in Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin Municipality, Jan. 7, 2025. With a history of about 350 years, the market is one of the biggest countryside markets in Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

People prepare Laba porridge at an open-air market in Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin Municipality, Jan. 7, 2025. This year's Laba Festival falls on Tuesday. With a history of about 350 years, the market is one of the biggest countryside markets in Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

People distribute free Laba porridge at an open-air market in Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin Municipality, Jan. 7, 2025. This year's Laba Festival falls on Tuesday. With a history of about 350 years, the market is one of the biggest countryside markets in Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

People take a bus to an open-air market in Ninghe District of north China's Tianjin Municipality, Jan. 7, 2025. With a history of about 350 years, the market is one of the biggest countryside markets in Tianjin. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)