Market vendors face uncertainty

More than 200 vendors at the oldest flower and pet market in Beijing have been ordered to move out by Dec 20 ahead of a planned refurbishment.

An announcement posted on the wall of Guanyuan market said it would be closed on Dec 21 for renovation. However, it did not say when the market would be reopened and vendors do not know if they will be allowed back.

The blueprint of the renovation plan has been kept secret from vendors, the Beijing Youth Daily reported.