Lanterns are lit along the Jialing River in Guangyuan, Southwest China's Sichuan province. [Photo provided by Guangyuan city]

The urban night scenes of Guangyuan, Southwest China's Sichuan province have gone viral on social media.

As night descends, the city comes alive with a dazzling light display and a bustling crowd. Night markets are popular with both locals and visitors seeking leisure and entertainment.

Amidst the crowd are stylishly-dressed youths, families and also elders who are taking a stroll to help digest their food. They linger in the market, brushing away the day's fatigue with the vibrant urban nightlife.