Though the temperature plunged to below zero, the market day was quite spectacular, attracting hordes of customers and businesses in Qingdao, Shandong province on Dec 10.

Market day is usually held every five days. It is quite popular among local residents, becoming an excellent place to buy daily essentials at fair prices.

The market day in the rural area of Qingdao is bustling with large crowds of shoppers on Dec 10. [Photo by VCG/dzwww.com] 

Local residents buy pickled vegetables and pancakes at a vendor's stand during the market day held in the rural area of Qingdao, Shandong province, Dec 10, 2018. [Photo by VCG/dzwww.com]

A vendor selling fresh seafood sorts out products at the rural market in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, Dec 10, 2018. [Photo by VCG/dzwww.com]