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Rise and Shine for Fresh Catches!
As the sun peeks over Haizhou Bay in Rizhao City, Shandong Province, Xinghaimen Market transforms into a symphony of clattering baskets and cheerful haggling. Vendors hawk glistening fish, plump shrimp, and crab still bubbling with ocean energy – all harvested from waters locals call “a seafood paradise.”
From Tide to Table
“You won’t find fresher squid anywhere!” laughs vendor Ms. Zhang, grilling skewers that perfume the air with garlic and chili. The market’s star attractions? Fat oysters nicknamed “milk of the sea,” scarlet mantis shrimp, and golden-haired crab – all proof of the bay’s pristine ecosystem.
More Than a Grocery Run
Dawn here isn’t just about shopping – it’s a cultural experience. Elderly regulars swap cooking tips while backpackers snap Instagram stories of fish mosaics made from market finds. Pro tip: Come hungry! Stalls serve sizzling scallop omelets and seaweed pancakes on the spot.
Traveler’s Takeaway
Rizhao City, a 3-hour bullet train ride from Beijing, is gaining traction among #FoodieExplorers. Many hit Xinghaimen before beach-hopping at nearby Golden Sand Bay. As one TikTok traveler posted: “This is where the ocean throws a daily party!”
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Vendors hawk glistening fish, plump shrimp, and crab still bubbling with ocean energy – all harvested from waters locals call “a seafood paradise.”
The market’s star attractions? Fat oysters nicknamed “milk of the sea,” scarlet mantis shrimp, and golden-haired crab – all proof of the bay’s pristine ecosystem.
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