Jinhai town in Qidong, Nantong ranked top in the city in civilization construction and urban and rural environment in April.

The Jinhai Market, with a history of 35 years, was previously privately-owned with a chaotic environment. It accommodated around 100 booths in its 3,228-sq-m area. 

But after a week of improvements, everything has turned around. Six cleaners have been dispatched to carry out daily management. The market was recently honored as a demonstration area for civilization construction.

The 16-year-old Binhai Market has also been upgraded and the water quality of surrounding rivers has been improved, meeting municipal standard for two months in a row.

The market has to satisfy the needs of over 30,000 residents. Before the changes, some retailers would dispose of their waste and set up booths on the roads.

Now, 150 booths are neatly placed and divided into different categories in the 6,500-sq-m market. The electrical wires have also been upgraded with the help of a local power supply company. In addition, a parking lot, which can hold 130 cars, has been built.

A total of about 600,000 yuan ($84,584) were invested into the upgrading work, and the illegal buildings surrounding the market have been removed.

Booths are neatly placed in the market in Jinhai town, Qidong, Nantong. [Photo/WeChat account: qdrmt0513]