Xicang Market

About

A long-established bird-and-flower market operating on Thursdays and Sundays. Vendors sell songbirds, fish, potted plants, pigeons, second-hand curios, old coins, memorabilia, used electronics, clothing and dry goods.

Xicang lanes (East, West, South and North), off Miaohou Street, Lianhu District, Xi'an, Shaanxi

Xicang Market offers buyers and curious visitors in Xian, China a real taste of local trading culture. This long-established bird-and-flower market opens just twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. Vendors deal in horticulture, pets, antiques, and household appliances, all packed into one sprawling wholesale market. Shoppers browse songbirds, aquarium fish, potted plants, and pigeons, alongside second-hand curios, old coins, memorabilia, used electronics, clothing, and dry goods. The mix shifts from stall to stall. You never quite know what turns up next. For importers, collectors, and anyone sourcing Chinese horticulture or pet supplies, the market offers a practical look at how wholesale trading works at street level. So whether you hunt for rare coins or everyday household appliances, Xicang Market rewards patience and a willingness to dig through the stalls.