From cities to university campuses in Jiangsu Province, the nightlife has become more exciting this summer. Activities at night include markets for trendy items, showcases of intangible cultural heritage, stalls offering delicious snacks, and cultural performances, all contributing to the consumer economy.

This photo taken on May 18, 2024 shows a vibrant night market at Gucheng Street in Suqian City. (CFP Photo)

The beautiful scenery of the Li Canal in Huaian City, May 19, 2024. (CFP Photo)

This photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows the second Grainfull Coffee Festival, named after the Chinese solar term “Xiaoman” or "grain buds,"in the Canal Sanwan Scenic Spot of Yangzhou City. It also featured a market of trendy items and an open-air concert. (CFP Photo)

This photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a gathering to mark May 20, widely celebrated as a day of romance since the date is phonetically similar to "I love you" in Chinese, in Liushan Community, Sihong County, Suqian City. (CFP Photo)

A job fair in Suzhou City on the night of May 20, 2024. (CFP Photo)

Photo taken on May 20 shows young people joining a barista training program at a café in Haian City. (CFP Photo)

Photo taken on May 20 shows 1,000 drones presenting the characters meaning “I Love Nanjing” at Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing. (CFP Photo)

A view of the Qingming Bridge Historical and Cultural Zone, a popular tourist attraction, in Wuxi City, May 21, 2024. (CFP Photo)