As dusk settles over the Chinese mainland, the ancient city of Wuxi in Jiangsu Province transforms into a luminous tapestry. A livestream broadcast from Ermao Peak, the highest point of Huishan Mountain, recently offered viewers worldwide a front-row seat to the city's captivating nocturnal panorama.
Against the backdrop of mist-clad hills, modern skyscrapers illuminated in amber and cobalt hues frame historic sites like the 1,500-year-old Huishan Ancient Town. The Huai Street cultural district, glowing with traditional lanterns along its canals, appears suspended between eras—a visual metaphor for Wuxi's balance of heritage and urbanization.
Economic analysts note the skyline's expanding footprint mirrors Wuxi's 7.2% GDP growth in Q1 2024, driven by its semiconductor manufacturing and IoT sectors. For cultural travelers, the view reinforces Wuxi's reputation as the 'Land of Fish and Rice,' where Taihu Lake's shores have nurtured civilization for millennia.
Over 890,000 viewers participated in the three-hour broadcast, including overseas Chinese recalling childhood visits to Huishan Temple's autumn lantern festivals. Tourism officials highlight that nightscape viewing has boosted hotel bookings by 34% year-on-year.
