[Post 1135] Sleepless In China: Theme Parks, Night Hike & Micro-Drama Film City In Changsha | China’s Night Boom

Summary

Changsha is a city where history is a product and the night is a stage. In this episode, explore the "Entertainment Capital" of China to understand its explosive night economy. Go inside the massive Tongguan Kiln theme park, home to Hollywood-scale stunt shows and the headquarters of a filming revolution. Uncover the "vertical drama" boom—a mobile-centric video industry now worth over 50 billion yuan (approx. US$7 billion)—where crews film 24/7 to feed a voracious international appetite. 

Beyond the screens, witness the "Hanfu" fashion craze at Du Fu Pavilion, taste the reinvention of traditional cuisine at "Miss Tang," and join thousands of locals on a massive weekly night hike up Yuelu Mountain. This is the story of how Changsha turns moonlight into community and commerce.