A performer belts out a song in the Xincheng district in Hohhot, capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The district is scheduled to launch activities featuring regional music, gastronomic delicacies, as well as artistic performances, in a move to boost its night economy. [Photo/Hohhot news network]

Folks order some food in Xincheng district. Hohhot was selected as one of the top cities in China for its innovation in the night economy last year. The expression the night economy refers to various kinds of commercial and shopping activities that are available after dusk – mainly food, entertainment, tourism and transport. [Photo/Hohhot news network]

Visitors check out fun activities that take place after dark in Xincheng district. [Photo/Hohhot news network]

A stand selling mint lemon tea is set up in Xincheng district. [Photo/Hohhot news network]

Appealing handicrafts are these days to be found everywhere after the sun sets in Xincheng district. [Photo/Hohhot news network]