Apart from the omnipresence of buxibans on the Nanyang Street that draws the attention of passers-by, food and beverage stores abound in order to cater to the needs of students. Apparel stores, boutiques, stationery store, and info-tech marts line the street in apple pie order. The more students, the more hectic vendors are. During peak hours, usually between 5:30 and 6:00 pm when students are on the way to after-school classes, many stores are jam-packed, and a long line of people will wait outside. Thus, all sorts of promotional tactics and discount offers are rolled out. H owever keen the competition, students enjoy the most benefits.

As for other stores like apparel boutiques and pharmacies, the target market is office workers, which is the group least related to buxiban culture. There are also a bunch of public sectors, banks, and e-communication sectors in this area. During peak hours in the morning and in the evening when students go to school and people go to work, large crowds form on the Xu-Chang Street , Xin-Yang Street , Guan-Qien Street , and Gong-Yuan Road . Stores that see students as main customers scatter around, altering the façade of the streets; one can even find a profusion of delicatessens and beverage shops on a single street, which is flooded by people during rush hours.