Rudong County, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, east China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 
1. Aerial shots of lights shows in scenic area Cangcha Ancient Town; performances in progress; illuminated town
2. Aerial shots of tourists 
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Chen Zhiming, head, Cangcha Ancient Town (starting with shot 2):
"Tourists can taste nice food, see beautiful scenery and take part in amusement activities. Tourists of all ages can enjoy themselves here."

Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, southwest China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
4. Aerial shots of light shows in Beichuan Qiangcheng Tourist Area
5. Aerial shots of food stalls, tourists
6. Various of performances in progress; tourists  
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ms. Li, tourist (full name not given) (starting with shot 6):
"This place is very lively. There are delicious food to eat and fun things to do. The most important thing is the culture of the Qiang people. Their culture is everywhere. It is very nice."

Lianshui County, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, east China - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Various of lantern shows; tourists 

Nightlife tourism has been booming across China during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday, with tourist attractions providing holidaymakers with colorful options even at night, giving rise to a strong holiday atmosphere.

The May Day holiday, running from May 1 to 5 this year, is typically one of the busiest travel periods of the year in the country. During this time, millions of Chinese travelers hit the road to visit family, explore domestic destinations, or venture abroad. 

During this year's holiday, the Bencha Ancient Town in east China's Jiangsu Province, a time-honored scenic spot, became a popular attraction once again.

As night fell, light shows would illuminate the town, with acrobatics and other performances winning applause from the crowd. 

"Tourists can taste nice food, see beautiful scenery and take part in amusement activities. Tourists of all ages can enjoy themselves here," said Chen Zhiming, head of the Cangcha Ancient Town.

In the Beichuan Qiang Autonomous County, southwest China's Sichuan Province, the Beichuan Qiangcheng Tourist Area was bustling with holidaymakers in the evening.

The county's night market not only offered travelers local specialties, but also entertained them with folk performances. 

Visitors said they were impressed by the culture of the ethnic minority Qiang people, one of China's oldest ethnic groups.

"This place is very lively. There are delicious food to eat and fun things to do. The most important thing is the culture of the Qiang people. Their culture is everywhere. It is very nice," said Ms. Li, a tourist.

In Lianshui County, east China's Jiangsu Province, a lantern show inspired by Shanhaijing, or The Classic of Mountains and Seas, led tourists into a mysterious and magical world.

The Classic of Mountains and Seas is a major source of Chinese mythology that dates back more than 2,000 years.