Picture this: you’re wandering through our favorite Sichuan streets, the smell of hotpot in the air, cozy cafes on every corner and neon lights guiding you from one pop-up market to the next. What’s behind this buzz? From January to July, our southwestern Chinese mainland hub rocked 1.65 trillion yuan in retail sales, marking a 5.6% leap compared to last year—0.8% higher than the national average! 🤩
So, how did Sichuan transform everyday shopping into an economic powerhouse? Let’s break it down:
- Next-Gen Retail: Smart malls with AI assistants, seamless mobile payments and local brands collab-ing with influencers to launch limited-edition drops. 🚀
- Night Market Glow: Street stalls in cities like Chengdu and Mianyang are open late, serving up spicy skewers along with handcrafted art, turning night-time strolls into micro-adventures. 🌶️✨
- Cultural Festivals: From tea ceremonies to indie music fests, events are fueling foot traffic and supporting small businesses. Music beats and artisan crafts meet your shopping playlist! 🎶🛒
This retail boom isn’t all fun and games—it’s the “ballast stone” stabilizing Sichuan’s growth, offering fresh gigs for university students, new markets for entrepreneurs, and unforgettable experiences for travelers in the Asian diaspora. Whether you’re crunching numbers in a boardroom or exploring city alleyways, the pulse of Sichuan’s cozy urban life is impossible to ignore.
Hungry for more? Catch CGTN’s livestream tours through Sichuan’s hottest spots and see how this consumption wave is reshaping life across the province. 🎥✨
Reference(s):
Live: Economic growth gives rise to cozy urban life across Sichuan
cgtn.com
