Haizhu rolls out measures to develop night economy

Guangzhou recently rolled out measures to develop its night economy and promote itself as an international retail spending mecca.

In the wake of the initiative, the district of Haizhu in Guangzhou followed up with its own moves to develop its night economy.

Under the 18 measures, Guangzhou plans to establish 30 night markets. It will also establish some small night markets near social communities.

For its part, Haizhu will extend the operations hours of its night markets and simplify the application process for night market business permits.

Moreover, Haizhu will combine night markets with its local culture. It will launch a series of nighttime cultural and tourism routes, connecting night markets with famous tourist attractions.

The Jiangnan Cultural, Business and Tourism Integration Circle in the west of Haizhu has many Guangzhou specialty restaurants, which attract many people at night.

A night view of the Jiangnan Cultural, Business and Tourism Integration Circle. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhzfb]

Former Butterfield & Swire Godowns & Wharves is Guangzhou's first new commercial complex themed on its port culture, which also integrates Lingnan culture, modern art and international trends. Many people like to have a city walk at night there.

Customers tuck into their food at a waterfront restaurant in the Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture & Art Zone. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhzfb]

The Zhujiang Party Pier Beer Culture & Art Zone was included in the first batch of featured food street areas in Guangzhou. Many of its outlets offer drinks, food and entertainment at night.

An entertainer belts out a song at the Whampoa Sunday entertainment area. [Photo/WeChat account: gzhzfb]

Entertainment area Whampoa Sunday is located on Pazhou Street. Here, people can find not only a street showcasing intangible cultural heritage, a Western-style street, a food street and a bar street, but also delicious food, music and free outdoor movie screenings.

The Lingnan Music Hall, near the Huangpu River, has got top songwriters and animation masters to set up a digital archive exhibition hall that is designed to showcase the century-old development of Guangzhou's music.

Concerts, live bands, drama performances and talk shows can all be enjoyed at the music hall.