Hundreds of shoppers throng the illuminated display counters and vendors' stalls at the Shuibei Gold Market in Shenzhen. The dozens of stalls in the center hall, as well as the shops around the periphery, feature neon signs, red lanterns, and advertisements displaying prices and promotions.

Shuibei Gold market, Shenzhen, by QuantFoto (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)