The Market Train

  • vinlaa
  • Town stories
Aug 15, 2025
About the artwork

This illustration depicts the bustling scene of a large-scale plant sale outside a subway station, seamlessly blending numerous classic literary and mythological characters to create a fantastical atmosphere. In the scene, the “Green Plant Market” sign stands out prominently, with Spring Festival couplets like “Safe Passage” posted at the entrance, exuding a traditional festive atmosphere. The crowd is bustling with people carrying green plants and holding flowers, some selecting items, others chatting and socializing. Upon closer inspection, familiar figures can be spotted: Sun Wukong, wearing his magic headband, darts playfully through the crowd; Zhu Bajie, carrying his rake, is adorably clumsy; Tang Sanzang, dressed in his monk's robe, remains calm and composed; and mythological figures like Bai Niangzi and Xu Xian also appear, together creating a unique blend of ancient and modern elements.

The thematics of the artwork
  • Chinese culture
  • fiction
  • imagination
Product Dimensions
Puzzle size 700 x 500mm
Item Weight 35.63 ounces
Country of Origin China
Item model 6972194626936
Recommended age 14 years and up
Release date December, 2024
Manufacturer vinlaa

The entire scene is rich in color, with characters expressing a variety of emotions, vividly portraying a bustling marketplace filled with both the vibrancy of daily life and the magic of fantasy. It feels as though one has stepped into a wondrous world that transcends the boundaries of time and space, where the lively atmosphere of real-life shopping is intertwined with the surprises brought by classic characters.