These markets sometimes cover a huge area, including the streets around them. They may stock everything that the local people eat, wear or use. Street markets are a part of people's daily lives. In the morning people come to buy fresh meat, fish, vegetables, eggs and fruit. Many street markets also have stalls that provide fresh or cooked food for people to eat as they pass by.
Some food stalls stay open until late at night.
Sometimes, street markets are set up for special festivals. Supermarkets and other large department stores, very similar to those in Australia, are also found in Asian cities.