Tianjie Night Market
The Tianjie Night Market in Ciping is the nighttime heart of Jinggangshan travel: red rice with pumpkin soup, Jinggang smoked bamboo shoots, Hakka stuffed tofu and bamboo-tube rice make up the “Red Army Meal” taste memory, while Tianjie teahouses and creative shops offer places to rest
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- All day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
The Tianjie Night Market in Ciping is the nighttime heart of Jinggangshan travel: red rice with pumpkin soup, Jinggang smoked bamboo shoots, Hakka stuffed tofu and bamboo-tube rice make up the “Red Army Meal” taste memory, while Tianjie teahouses and creative shops offer places to rest; an evening stroll around Yicui Lake is a relaxing end to a day of red sights.
Getting there: central Ciping
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