Joe Burns, a football enthusiast from Scotland, embarked on a weekend trip to Yangzhou to watch their match against Huai'an as part of the Jiangsu Football City League, also known as Suchao.

In keeping with the football craze driven by Suchao, popular scenic spots in Yangzhou are incorporating unique elements of soccer culture into cultural mementos.

The ninth round of the Jiangsu Football City League saw an exhilarating match between Yangzhou and Huai'an at the Yangzhou Sports Park on Aug 17.

By hosting its Suchao home match last weekend, Yangzhou saw visitor numbers soar by 88.6 percent compared to the previous weekend.

Making the most of Suchao, a rising national soccer phenomenon, Yangzhou has unleashed an array of football-themed night markets.