Discover the award-winning Xingping Ancient Town lighting project in Yangshuo, Guangxi — a large-scale cultural tourism development by Hongyu Lighting. Integrating art, technology, and nature, the project creates a stunning nightscape and immersive leisure experience across 180,000㎡.
Project Overview
The Xingping Ancient Town Scenic Spot Lighting Project, located in Yangshuo, Guangxi, is one of the region’s landmark cultural and tourism developments.
Covering a total area of 180,000㎡, the project combines lighting design, architectural aesthetics, and environmental harmony to create an immersive night-time destination that celebrates the charm of the ancient town.
Awards and Recognition
This project received the Second Prize for Engineering Design and Construction Integration from the China Lighting Electrical Appliances Association Landscape Lighting Award.
The recognition reflects Hongyu Lighting’s commitment to excellence in creative lighting design and integrated engineering execution.
Project Scope and Development
The first phase, launched in 2017, was recognized as a key autonomous region project, with a total investment of 720 million RMB and a construction area of 93,000㎡.
Major components include:
- Tourism distribution center
- Cultural and commercial corridor
- Themed inns and restaurants
- Creative art blocks
- Multifunctional performance theater
- Ecological leisure and agricultural experience areas
The second phase extends the vision with a total investment of 1.66 billion RMB, developing:
- Riverside fishing village commercial street
- Mountain wellness residences
- Parent-child mini-town
- Five-star business resort hotel
- Cultural and creative village
- Rural holiday and ecological homestay zones
Lighting Concept and Design
Hongyu Lighting designed a comprehensive nightscape system integrating landscape lighting, architectural illumination, and smart control.
By blending warm tones and dynamic lighting effects, the design enhances the architectural character of the ancient town while promoting night-time tourism and cultural vitality.
The overall lighting experience highlights:
- Harmony between nature and light
- Energy-efficient LED technology
- Scene-based lighting transitions for tourism and performance
- Smart control systems for sustainable management
Project Vision
The Xingping Ancient Town Leisure and Health Resort is envisioned as a cultural corridor and wellness destination, integrating leisure tourism, ecological agriculture, and creative experiences.
The ultimate goal is to provide visitors with the most comfortable and immersive night-time leisure environment, combining tradition, innovation, and well-being.
PROJECT INTRODUCTION：
Xingping ancient town scenic spot lighting in Yangshuo, Guangxi
LOCATION: Yangshuo, Guangxi
SCALE: 180,000 ㎡
DATE：2017
CATEGORY: Cultural travel night tour