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"Vibrant China" tour of Hunan: ancient alleys, new energy

Updated: 2026-08-13 15:06 ( chinadaily.com.cn )

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Tourists visit the Yongle Qingping pailou arch in Yiyang, Hunan province on Wednesday evening. [Photo by Geng Feifei/China Daily]

Soft-lit old streets, traditional performances and centuriesold architecture are drawing crowds to the ancient Ming-Qing alleys in Yiyang, Central China's Hunan province.

By conserving its original historic fabric while introducing immersive cultural experiences, the ancient neighborhood is finding new life as a vibrant nighttour destination.

A tourist poses for a photo in an ancient Ming-Qing alley in Yiyang, Central China’s Hunan province on Wednesday evening. [Photo by Geng Feifei/China Daily]

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