Looks like Lanling Flower Bird Market might really be on its way out. Rumor has it the lease ends at the end of 2025, and the site's been folded into an urban redevelopment plan (typical); some shops have already put up "moving" signs. Not a great sign.

Suddenly, this once quiet market is packed with people taking one last wander, not for deals, just for old times' sake. For years, it's been the place for houseplants, goldfish, odd antiques, and the kind of beautiful chaos malls can't replicate.

If this is goodbye, go now. Walk the aisles, check on the dramatic parrots, and soak in a bit of the city's fading weirdness. It'll be missed.

小红书:@Chenghuan

Updated on 25 May, 2026. It has now reopened at Lanhuali Flower Bird Market, but many vendors are still slowly moving in, with some shops still under renovation. If you want to see it in its more complete form, it might be worth waiting a little longer.