Yunyan revitalizes regional commerce

Yunyan district has sorted out vacant storefronts in its commercial districts, focusing on sectors such as trendy consumption, refined dining, and the merch economy. In the first half of this year, the district introduced 12 brands' first stores, including Vertu, Kosa-vastu, and CHICHY.

Xinyin 1950 Discovery has transformed industrial heritage into a trendy landmark popular among young visitors. Taiping Road, with its concept of "coffee during the day, alcohol at night", has become a magnet, drawing 40,000 visitors daily. Zhonghua Road has ranked among China's top 40 business districts for commercial vitality for two consecutive years.

Xinyin 1950 Discovery. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

"We serve large, affordable drinks. We sell around 800 cups a day on average, and up to 1,500 cups on weekends," said a staff member of Fafa Tea, located at Penshuichi.

"Penshuichi sits at the heart of Yunyan's traditional commercial district," said Fafa Tea's owner. "Nearby hot spots including Taiping Road and Minsheng Road, convenient metro access and heavy foot traffic were the key reasons we chose to open our first store here."

Fafa Tea. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Multiple commercial projects will open this year, including night entertainment, sports complexes, cultural and creative handicrafts, pet-friendly services, and more. Driven by surging trends, Yunyan district is taking action to find the "answer" to revitalizing commercial vitality in its old urban area.