Changsha is quickly developing into the nightlife hotspot of Central China, a city that never seems to sleep, with late night snacks, entertainment, clubbing and shopping available way past midnight. In this city, everybody seems to have infinite energy to eat, drink and party all night, and still show up refreshed at work the next morning.

And naturally, the nighttime economy in Changsha has flourished due to the city’s sleepless and bustling evenings, which has also led to additional consumption choices and attracted more visitors, domestically and from abroad. Nighttime businesses have also added more cultural elements to their offerings as visitors show an interest in learning more about the city and about China.

Watch this vlog to explore Changsha's night life, delicious local food like stinky tofu, spicy crawfish, the city's energetic cultural vibe and more!

Changsha skyline at night. (Drone photo by Gu Pengbo/Hunan Daily)