Jingjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone, located in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, has been promoting the integration of industry and city in recent years by enhancing its urban planning, construction, and governance to create Xingang City into an ideal area for work, life, business, and education.
Xingang City serves as the sub-center of Jingjiang and is the location of Jingjiang ETDZ's headquarters. Home to numerous enterprises, ongoing projects, and higher education institutions, it enjoys a stable supply of consumers, which nurtures the flourishing night market economy.
To further enhance urban management and provide a better experience to consumers, Jingjiang ETDZ has renovated the night market, which now covers nearly 20,000 square meters and is divided into four areas with 200 stalls based on different categories such as local delicacies and cultural experience.
The night market of Xingang City during the National Day holidays. [Photo by Fan Jingjie to etaizhou.gov.cn]
After reopening on Sept 26, it quickly became a popular spot during the National Day holiday, attracting over 150,000 visitors and generating more than 20 million yuan ($2.81 million) in revenue during the holiday.
While supporting the development of commerce, trade, culture, and tourism industries, Jingjiang ETDZ has been accelerating the construction of industrial clusters to provide strong support for high-quality industrial development.
In addition, it has been enhancing the infrastructure of Xingang City, improving the living environment for locals and allowing the public to enjoy the benefits of urban development.
Jingjiang ETDZ has also been building a high-quality education system by upgrading school facilities and optimizing the learning environment.