The movie " Catch a Baby " starring Shen Teng and Ma Li has recently hit the big screen. The old town of Qingdao Shinan has become a destination that audiences yearn for with its unique urban life and fireworks atmosphere. The vivid wet market shopping scenes in the movie not only add a strong color of life to the film, but also evoke the warm memories of childhood life in old Qingdao people.
Farmers’ market has become a new check-in place
In the summer of Qingdao, the sun shines on the winding streets, and the sea breeze carries the salty taste and blows through every corner of Shinan District. This is the filming location of the movie "Catch a Baby" and it is also the most lively place in Qingdao. Walking on Shenxian Road, I heard the noisy sound of Xiaogang Aquatic Products Market, "Fresh conches, just landed!" The vendors' cries were full of energy, attracting passers-by to stop.
In the market, colorful stalls are filled with a variety of fruits, vegetables and seafood. Some stall owners are busy selecting for customers, while others are skillfully handling fish and shrimps. "How to sell this fish?" asked a customer. "Twenty yuan a pound, it was just picked up this morning, it's so bright, I'll sell it to you cheaply." The stall owner replied with a smile, but the movement of his hands did not stop. Such conversations occur one after another in the market. Every hawking and bargaining constitute Qingdao’s unique market symphony. Here, movies and reality are intertwined, and the dialogue scene at the fruit and vegetable stall seems to be a reappearance of the scene in "Catch a Baby".
The upgrade of the farmers' market in Shinan District has not only improved the cleanliness and shopping experience of the market, but also made it a new check-in hotspot. The Yuxianda Seafood Market on Xuzhou Road has been completely upgraded and transformed into a one-stop seafood shopping and food experience center. "The variety of seafood here is really complete, and it's fresh. It's bought and cooked right now. It tastes great!" Ms. Yu, a tourist from other places, praised.
In a corner of Fushansuo Market, several young people were sitting around the seafood processing area, tasting the freshly processed seafood feast. "We saw the recommendation here from the Internet and came here to experience it." One of the young people said, "I didn't expect that Qingdao's seafood is so delicious and can be processed on-site. This experience is really great!"
is located at The upgrade and renovation of Tuandao's Xinzhongzhong Farmers' Market has made the concept of smart farmers' markets a reality. "This smart electronic scale is so convenient. It can not only make receipts, but also swipe credit cards. The shopping experience is much better than before." A resident who was shopping said with emotion.
Not only that, the snack street around the farmer's market has gradually become a highlight for attracting tourists. Here, you can not only taste authentic Qingdao snacks, but also feel the lifestyle and cultural customs of Qingdao citizens. "Wander around the market near Zhongshan Road, and then come to the pedestrian street to try the authentic snacks. The prices are reasonable. We like it very much." Mr. Lan, a tourist who was tasting snacks, told reporters that the farmer's market area in Shinan District has become an old city. The epitome of renewal. They not only increase the city's consumption power, but also activate the city's pyrotechnics. Here, tourists can experience local life in depth, taste authentic food, and feel the lifestyle of Qingdao citizens.
The integration of movies and urban life
Many scenes in "Catch a Baby" were shot on location in the old neighborhoods of Qingdao. The urban life in the movie is closely connected with the real life in Qingdao. While watching the movie, people can also feel the temperature of the city of Qingdao. Every detail in the film reveals his love for the city of Qingdao.
Shinan District, as the old city of Qingdao, has rich history and culture and unique market culture. The streets here are narrow and winding, and the buildings on both sides are full of traces of history. Walking on the streets of Badaguan, you can feel the historical accumulation and life atmosphere of Qingdao. It has also become one of the filming scenes in the film. Market culture is not only reflected in the farmers' market, but also in every corner here. Whether it is a small restaurant on the street or a small shop in an alley, they are full of life.The residents here are warm and hospitable, and their lifestyle is simple and unpretentious, full of human touch.
The popularity of "Catch a Baby" has brought a tourism boom to Qingdao. Many tourists come here to experience the scenes in the movie and Qingdao’s urban life. This not only drives the development of Qingdao's tourism industry, but also brings more business opportunities to local businesses. Driven by the movie, Qingdao’s Old Shinan District has become a new favorite among tourists. Many tourists come here to taste authentic seafood, experience urban life, and feel the fireworks of Qingdao. ""Catch a Baby" allowed me to see another side of Qingdao. I was deeply impressed by the urban life and fireworks here." A tourist said that the popularity of "Catch a Baby" not only made the audience feel the excitement of the movie while laughing. The charm of Qingdao has inspired people to yearn for the city’s fireworks and urban life. Qingdao’s Old Shinan District, with its unique urban culture and lifestyle, has become a good place for tourists to experience authentic life.
This summer, you might as well come to Qingdao and experience a movie trip full of human fireworks. Here, you can not only follow the footsteps of the movie, but also feel the unique temperature and vitality of Qingdao. With the continuous development and upgrading of Shinan District, the market culture and fireworks here will be better inherited and developed.
Source: Peninsula Metropolis Daily·Peninsula News Client
