Upgraded Experiences Unlock Wonderful Cultural Tourism Nights: Nighttime Market Continues to Heat Up

In summer 2026, China's nighttime cultural tourism market continued to heat up, with bookings for night tours and night economy products up 52% YoY. County-level night tour bookings grew 67% YoY, with popular destinations including Anji in Zhejiang, Fenghuang in Hunan, Yangshuo in Guangxi, Zhenyuan in Guizhou, and Tongxiang in Zhejiang. Non-local visitor orders accounted for 56% of night tour products. Many museums launched new night experiences, and night markets, beer festivals, and music festivals enriched nighttime consumption. Shanghai Metro optimized extended hours to connect cultural venues and commercial night markets. Experts note night tourism is shifting from scale expansion to q…