Craft beer heats up Yunyan's nighttime economy

Clusters of street-side craft beer venues are powering the growth of Guiyang's nighttime economy.

In the wee hours, Taiping Road in Yunyan district glows with neon lights as crowds of locals and visitors settle in at craft beer stalls for a casual drink, the aroma of malt hanging thick in the air.

Friends chat over drinks at a roadside craft beer venue. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

A craft beer bar in Yunyan district draws crowds of visitors. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Young people enjoy drinks amid Guiyang's bustling night scene. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Diners sit at outdoor tables along the street, enjoying casual drinks. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Crowds fill neon-lit Taiping Road at night. [Photo/Guiyang news network]