Lanterns light up China's night economy

People stroll through the night market named "The Night of Nanning" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Jan 17, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

China's night economy came alive with lanterns of various shapes and colors, illuminating tourist sites in two China cities as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

In Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, "The Night of Nanning" night market celebrated its anniversary with vibrant lights and bustling activities on Wednesday. As of Jan 12, the cumulative traffic in the night market exceeded 8.9 million visitors.

Meanwhile, in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, tourists flocked to the Fuzi (Confucius) Temple scenic area during the annual Qinhuai Lantern Festival. This festival is renowned as the longest-lasting and most popular folkloric lantern festival in China.

A dancer performs at the night market named "The Night of Nanning" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Jan 17, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

People enjoy the art performance at the night market named "The Night of Nanning" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Jan 17, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Datiehua, or strike iron flower, an intangible cultural heritage, is performed at the night market named "The Night of Nanning" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Jan 17, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

A crowd of tourists gathers to watch a performance at a night market called "The Night of Nanning" in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Jan 17, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Tourists visit the Fuzi (Confucius) Temple scenic area during the annual Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu province on Jan 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Lanterns are lit and hung along the pedestrian street of the Fuzi (Confucius) Temple scenic area during the annual Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Jan 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

People stroll along the pedestrian street of the Fuzi (Confucius) Temple scenic area during the annual Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Jan 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

Visitors take photos with a crane-shaped lantern at the Fuzi (Confucius) Temple scenic area during the annual Qinhuai Lantern Festival in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, Jan 13, 2024. [Photo/VCG]

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