Signboards of food stalls shine under the night sky at the night market at the Zhengding International Small Commodities Market in Hebei Province on April 14, 2024. /IC
A night market in north China's Hebei Province has been gaining traction online after a video of it went viral earlier this month.
Signboards of food stalls shine under the night sky at the night market at the Zhengding International Small Commodities Market in Hebei Province on April 14, 2024. /IC
The video showed the night market at Zhengding International Small Commodities Market taken from a bird's-eye view. Hundreds of food stalls were seen neatly arranged from above, with colorful signboards illuminated under the night sky, irresistibly captivating people's attention.
Visitors take videos as a stallholder grills kebabs over a strong fire at the night market at the Zhengding International Small Commodities Market in Hebei Province on April 14, 2024. /IC
A parking lot by day, it is transformed into a night market when evening falls. More than 600 stalls offer typical signature snacks from across China, demonstrating a strong sense of vitality amid the sizzle of barbecue, the clinking of spatulas, the aroma of food and the laughter of visitors.
Lamb kebabs are on display at the night market at the Zhengding International Small Commodities Market in Hebei Province on April 14, 2024. /IC
The night market in Zhengding offers a glimpse into China's expansive nighttime economy, encompassing various sectors such as dining, shopping, sightseeing and leisure. According to a survey report from the Ministry of Commerce, more than 60 percent of consumer expenditure in China occurs after dark.
A type of snack made from squid is on display at the night market at the Zhengding International Small Commodities Market in Hebei Province on April 14, 2024. /IC
The nighttime economy has emerged as a new driving force for economic growth nationwide. As highlighted in the 2023 China Nighttime Economy Development Report by the China Tourism Academy, nighttime tourism raked in 1.57 trillion yuan ($217 billion) in revenue last year.
Signboards of food stalls shine under the night sky at the night market at the Zhengding International Small Commodities Market in Hebei Province on April 14, 2024. /IC