When night falls, Jinli Ancient Street, a cultural and tourist landmark in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, bustles with visitors, making it even more boisterous than in the daytime. Gleaming with lights from the small shops and stalls lining the street, the place is attracting people from across the country.
Rivaling the prosperous nightlife in Jinli is Han Street in Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province. “It’s been a long time since I last visited Han Street. Strolling around the first and second blocks of the street, seeing vendors selling snacks and trinkets, I feel the worldly atmosphere is back,” a netizen wrote. This is typical of the comments shared by locals on social media platforms.
The term “night economy” refers to the various economic activities taking place