As night falls, Agarwood Square in Guanzhu Town, Dianbai District, Maoming City, comes alive with lights and activity. Over 400 neatly arranged stalls line the square, where agarwood farmers promote their products, livestreamers broadcast sales, and visitors from across the country browse and buy—creating a vibrant new landmark for the town.
Over 400 neatly arranged stalls line the square.
Guanzhu's bustling agarwood night market grew from a local "night sales" tradition, where farmers once visited merchants after dark to boost their income. As the practice expanded, farmers began gathering at the town's agarwood mall last year, forming a spontaneous market.
In August, the Guanzhu Town Government standardized the venue with over 400 stalls at Agarwood Square, transforming it into a vibrant hub for trading and cultural exchange that connects local agarwood producers with markets across China and beyond.
A wide variety of agarwood products.
"I never expected to see so many agarwood products in one place—from raw materials to creative items, all at reasonable prices," said Ms. He, a tourist from Guangzhou, as she admired a string of Qinan agarwood beads. For visitors and merchants alike, Dianbai's agarwood night market is appealing for its rich variety and direct-from-source deals.
The Agarwood Night Market has attracted tourists from various places.
At the night market, agarwood logs, handmade beads, essential oils, and incense tools fill the stalls, showcasing products from raw materials to finished goods. Visitors can talk directly with farmers to learn about planting, processing, and product identification. This "direct-from-source" model ensures fair prices and transparent, trustworthy transactions.
The Agarwood Night Market has attracted foreign traders to come and purchase agarwood.
Beyond local visitors, the night market also draws agarwood traders from across China and abroad. According to the market administrator, buyers from the Middle East often visit to make purchases.
Planning a visit? Just navigate to Guanzhu Agarwood Square (观珠沉香广场) in Guanzhu Town, Dianbai District, Maoming, Guangdong.
Reporter & Photo: Su Siming
Editor: Liu Lingzhi, James Campion, Shen He
