ConsumerChina's Chengdu turns to nighttime consumption to boost local economy
Cruises, street-side shopping and 'hot-pot parks' aim to stoke spending
Sightseeing boats ply the waters of Chengdu, treating passengers to dazzling nighttime views. (Photo by Itsuro Fujino)
GUANGZHOU -- Nighttime consumption is drawing attention as a way to revitalize the economy in the Sichuan province capital of Chengdu, with the southwestern central Chinese city's government encouraging more recreational activities after the sun goes down.