Jiaxing scenic spots earn provincial recognition for nighttime economy
A nighttime view of the Moon River Historic District. [Photo/cnjxol.com]
The Moon River Historic District and Yunlanwan Hot Spring scenic area have been listed among the first provincial nighttime cultural and tourism consumption centers, according to the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism.
The Moon River Historic District holds various activities to celebrate traditional festivals at night, including Double Seventh Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival. It has also invited singers to sing regularly at local bars and folk artisans to perform for tourists at night.
In addition to sightseeing and performances, tourists can also taste local traditional specialties in the district, including Wufangzhai-branded zongzi, Zhangzuifeng-branded preserved fruit, and Lugaojian-branded pot-stewed meat.
A nighttime view of the Yunlanwan Hot Spring scenic area. [Photo/cnjxol.com]
The Yunlanwan Hot Spring scenic area is a 4A-level scenic spot (5A is the highest in China) and is home to the Yunlanwan hot spring, the first of its kind in the province to win five-star certification.
The hot spring scenic area has 60 places for tourists to bathe in hot springs and an indoor entertainment spot covering an area of 30,000 square meters, where tourists can eat, relax, sightsee, and shop.
The scenic area also hosts outdoor music festivals, food festivals, campfire parties, and bazaars to attract tourists at night.