Hainan’s Baoting Launches Immersive Night Cultural Experiences with Li-Miao Ethnic Charm

Xinhua News Agency reports that Qixian Qimeng Night City in Baoting, Hainan province, has rolled out a rich lineup of immersive cultural performances, showcasing distinctive local ethnic traditions and boosting the vibrant development of regional night-time cultural tourism. As a landmark cultural and tourism block in Baoting, the venue integrates local Qixian mythology and time-honored Li and Miao ethnic cultures, forming a characteristic night consumption scenario that blends traditional heritage and modern tourism experience.

Night scenes across the block feature bright lights and lively atmosphere, drawing continuous streams of visitors to experience authentic ethnic customs. The site has evolved into a pivotal carrier for Baoting’s cultural-tourism integration and the prosperous growth of local night-time economy. Rooted in the local seven immortals folklore and Li-Miao intangible cultural heritage, the scenic area arranges diversified themed performances and interactive experiences to enrich tourists’ night travel options.

Various ethnic cultural performances have been staged successively in late May. On May 28, professional performers staged classic ethnic dance shows including Singing and Weaving with Miao Embroidery by interpreting the image of the weaving immortal and Grain Harvest featuring the valley immortal. The venue also presented Li Toast Song, which inherits traditional Li ethnic etiquette culture, delivering vivid displays of local folk customs.

Traditional ethnic intangible cultural heritage performances become major highlights of the night carnival. The iconic Li bowl-stomping dance has been showcased on site, presenting the unique artistic charm of Hainan’s indigenous folk dances. Beyond stage performances, interactive experiences are fully embedded in the tourist itinerary. Tourists can engage in traditional Gobang board games with performers and participate in on-site cultural interactions, bridging the gap between traditional ethnic culture and modern tourist experience.

The immersive night city adheres to the development concept of integrating natural landscapes with ethnic culture. It adopts an all-scenario experiential model that combines professional theatrical performances and mass interactive activities. The diversified experience design enables traditional Li-Miao culture and local mythical stories to be displayed in a more approachable and vivid way, enhancing tourists’ sense of participation and cultural identity.

The continuous enrichment of night-time cultural activities further optimizes Baoting’s tourism industrial structure. The integration of intangible cultural heritage performances, folk custom displays and interactive entertainment extends tourist staying time and stimulates the vitality of the local night-time economy. The innovative integration of traditional culture and night tourism will further elevate Baoting’s regional tourism brand influence and drive the sustainable upgrading of Hainan’s characteristic cultural tourism industry.