Guangzhou is living its best neon-lit life this Labor Day! 🔥 The city's iconic Canton Fair – a global trade powerhouse since 1957 – is buzzing with international deals, while night markets and riverside light shows keep the energy pumping till dawn. 💫
This year's holiday magic? A rare triple combo:
- 🎪 Over 28,000 exhibitors at the Canton Fair boosting daytime commerce
- 🌙 Nighttime spending up 19% YOY as tech-powered food stalls and AR shopping experiences redefine "retail therapy"
- 🏟️ Sneak peeks of 15th National Games venues adding sporty swagger to the mix
Local resident Lin Wei tells us: "After sunset, Yuexiu District transforms – it's like TikTok meets global marketplace!" 📱 From rainbow-colored milk tea towers to AI-powered light installations in Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou proves sleepless cities aren't just a NYC thing.
Pro tip for travelers 🌍: Don't miss the Pearl River midnight cruise – where Canton Fair delegates and street dancers unite under LED-lit bridges. ✨
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Labor Day meets Canton Fair: Guangzhou's night shines bright
cgtn.com