The Shihcyuan Road Antique Market is also known as the Jade Market and one of Kaohsiung's oldest shopping areas. Previously known as "The wholesale market of the south". It is now famous for jade jewelry, folk art, paintings, sculptures, antiques and a variety of jade products. Traders come from all over Taiwan, however the market is only open on Wednesdays and Thursdays. It is a great destination for antique, art and jade collectors.If you aren't a professional collector, be sure to shop around and make sure the items are authentic. Depending on your shopping appetite, The Jade Market is big enough to spend half a day browsing the different stalls. Photos: