Head to Dongjiaxi for retro tech and records, or combine Zhongxing Road's coin stalls with vintage clothes shopping in Daijiaxiang.

Browse Dongjiaxi for cameras, books and small old objects

Dongjiaxi is the top all-round flea market in Chongqing. For small treasures, go straight up to the third floor. You will find classic film cameras, early digital CCD cameras, vintage books, illustrated comic booklets, CDs, cassette tapes and vinyl records. The lower floors focus on large home appliances, restaurant kitchen gear and hardware, while the fourth floor sells furniture.

The market moved to its Wulidian location in 2022. Use these details for map navigation:

  • Name: 董家溪跳蚤市场(五红路店)
  • Address: 五红路与建新东路交叉口东北角
  • Alternative address: 五里店转盘2号
  • Metro: Wulidian (五里店), Line 6 or the Ring Line, Exit 3. The walk is about 590 metres uphill towards Jianxin East Road (建新东路).
  • Opening: from 08:00.

Visiting on a Saturday or Sunday morning brings out outdoor pop-up vendors alongside the indoor shops. Plan to spend one to two hours exploring the stalls.

Find coins and comic booklets on Zhongxing Road

Ceramic plates, teapots and small old objects laid out on a stall on Zhongxing Road.
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The Zhongxing Road market is a compact, covered trading hall focused on stamps, vintage coins, banknotes, mechanical wristwatches, old books and retro knick-knacks. Pocket-sized vintage comic booklets (连环画) make lightweight souvenirs with classic Chinese graphic illustrations.

This market sits in the central Yuzhong peninsula between (十八梯) and Shanchengxiang (山城巷). Allow 45 to 60 minutes for a relaxed rummage before continuing your neighborhood walk.

  • Name: 中兴路集邮收藏品旧货交易市场
  • Address: 中兴路73-75号（c层09号）
  • Metro: Jiaochangkou (较场口), Line 1 or Line 2, Exit 5. The walk is about 100 metres.
  • Opening: from 09:00.

Choose Zhongxing Road when you want collectible shopping without crossing the river. Dongjiaxi offers a wider range of electronics, but Zhongxing Road connects directly to historic city walks.

Shop for second-hand clothes at 3RE CLOSET

Green 3RE CLOSET sign by a window, potted plants and a wooden counter at the Daijiaxiang shop.

For curated second-hand and vintage fashion, head to 3RE CLOSET in Daijiaxiang. The shop stocks everyday pre-owned clothing, vintage jackets, retro sportswear and accessories at clear price points. For a smaller clothing budget, ask to see everyday second-hand clothes first.

  • Name: 3RE CLOSET（戴家巷店）
  • Address: 戴家巷25号一单元2-7（瓜瓜君咖啡二楼）
  • Location: second floor, above Guaguajun Café (瓜瓜君咖啡).
  • Metro: Linjiangmen (临江门), Line 2. The walk is about 280 metres.
  • Opening: from 12:00.

Plan an afternoon visit here. From the cliffside alley of Daijiaxiang, you can walk directly to Hongya Cave. Check our Hongya Cave guide to navigate the multi-level entrances without unnecessary stairs.

Try Panda Antique City's weekend dawn market

Daytime shoppers and outdoor stalls outside Panda Antique City.
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Panda Antique City hosts Chongqing's weekend pre-dawn trade, locally called a ghost market (鬼市). It runs every Saturday and Sunday from 03:00 to 07:00.

Vendors lay out porcelain, jade pieces, calligraphy scrolls, ink paintings, old coins and vintage household curiosities across ground blankets. It caters to traditional antique and curiosity collectors. If you are looking for usable cameras, vinyl or clothing, Dongjiaxi or 3RE CLOSET will suit you much better.

  • Name: 熊猫古玩城
  • Address: 中兴路228号熊猫金街
  • Dawn stalls: along Zhongxing Road sidewalk and across the open-air plazas on floors 1 and 3.
  • After 07:00: outdoor vendors pack up or move into regular indoor market corridors.

Take a taxi or ride-hailing car if you want to visit before dawn. Copy the Chinese name and address into your ride app. Wrap up around sunrise and grab a bowl of noodles nearby as the neighborhood wakes up.

Choose your market route

For retro electronics, vinyl and books: Spend Saturday or Sunday morning at Dongjiaxi. Arrive around 08:30 to check the outdoor weekend stalls, then head up to floor 3 for cameras and records.

For a relaxed Yuzhong day: Start after 09:00 at the Zhongxing Road collectible market. Spend 45 minutes browsing coins and comics, stroll through Shibati and Shanchengxiang, have lunch, and walk to Daijiaxiang by 12:30 for vintage clothes at 3RE CLOSET.

For the weekend dawn market: Hail a ride to Panda Antique City before 06:00 on Saturday or Sunday. Browse the flashlight stalls, eat breakfast at daybreak, and continue to Zhongxing Road when shops open at 09:00.

Use our metro and transport guide to plan your rail routes. For local food and crafts, explore our guide on what to buy in Chongqing or browse shop like a local for spice and grocery markets.

Practical tips for buying second-hand goods

At Dongjiaxi and Zhongxing Road, bargaining is normal. Browse several stalls first to compare condition, accessories and pricing before deciding.

Testing vintage cameras: Take a test shot, play it back on screen, and check the zoom and flash. Inspect the lens glass for scratches or haze, and test the buttons and screen. Ask whether the battery, charger, memory card and card reader are included. Ask the seller to show you how to copy the photos. Use these practical phrases:

  • 这个价包括电池和充电器吗？ (Does this price include the battery and charger?)
  • 这个多少钱？ (How much is this?)
  • 能少一点吗？ (Can you lower the price?)
  • 这几件一起拿多少钱？ (How much for these items together?)

Buying clothes: At 3RE CLOSET, check the actual size and fit, seams, zippers and fabric wear. Try clothes on to check their shape. Ask staff about current promotions and discounts for buying multiple pieces.

Payments: Small stalls and shops use digital QR payments. Set up your payment app before you go using our Chongqing payment guide.

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