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During the Spring Festival holiday, Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, came alive after dark, with its night tours, light displays, and immersive experiences drawing crowds eager to see the city in a different light.
A drone display lights up the sky over the Slender West Lake. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
From the first to the fifth day of Chinese New Year, thousands of drones took off from Slender West Lake at 8:30 pm, lighting up the sky with images of local landmarks and horse patterns in a dazzling celebration of the Year of the Horse.
Heyuan Garden comes alive with a nighttime immersive performance. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
As night fell, Heyuan Garden captivated with its immersive performance "Moonlight over the He Mansion". Visitors wandered through lantern-lit corridors and shimmering ponds as engaging stories of historical figures unfolded around them, bringing the past to life and revealing the nighttime magic of Chinese classic gardens.
Dongguan Street in Yangzhou is packed with visitors. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Lit up by red lanterns, Dongguan Street, a historic 1,122-meter-long pedestrian street dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618–907), was thronged with tourists. Lining the street were cultural and creative shops, drawing shoppers with their unique offerings. It was a perfect blend of old and new, filled with the warm, lively vibe of Yangzhou.
