“Night economy” stimulates new vitality in culture and tourism

In recent years, various regions across the country have been continuously enriching nighttime consumption services, leveraging unique cultural and tourism resources to vigorously create new, diversified consumption scenes such as cultural ancient cities, distinctive night markets, and artistic performances. After night falls, cities are brilliantly illuminated, attracting large numbers of residents and tourists. The booming night economy stimulates new vitality in culture and tourism, while also meeting the needs for flexible employment and leisure and entertainment, thus promoting high-quality economic and social development.

Photo taken on June 10, 2024 shows Xiangyang City in central China’s Hubei Province, where the ancient city is glowing with dazzling lights and crowded with tourists. (Yang Dong/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 9, 2024 shows Kaizhou District in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, where the night market is brilliantly lit, attracting residents and tourists to come and enjoy. (Wang Xiaoyu/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on May 26, 2024 shows Shiyan City in central China’s Hubei Province, where the Wuling Ancient Town is glowing with dazzling lights. (Wen Dashu/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows Wuhu City of east China’s Anhui City, where the campsite scenic area is brightly lit and crowded with tourists. (Lu Junyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in central China’s Hubei Province, where the banks of Gongshui River are bustling with vibrant night festivities. (Xu Rui/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows Neijiang City in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, where residents and tourists are watching a traditional cultural heritage program. (Lan Zitao/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 9, 2024 shows Xingyi County in southwest China’s Guizhou Province, where tourists are watching a performance. (Liu Chaofu/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on June 10, 2024 shows Qingdao City in east China’s Shandong Province, where tourists learn about the knowledge of the twenty-four solar terms at Jimo Ancient City. (Liang Xiaopeng/Guangming Picture)