Explore the nightscape lighting design of Zhaoxing Dong Village in Liping County, Guizhou, China. Hongyu Lighting integrated culture, art, and technology to create a charming illumination that celebrates Dong ethnic heritage and promotes cultural tourism.
Zhaoxing Liping Dong Village Lighting Project
Located in Liping County, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village is one of China’s most famous ethnic Dong cultural heritage sites.
Hongyu Lighting was responsible for the comprehensive lighting design and implementation of the village’s nightscape improvement project, integrating traditional culture with modern lighting technology.
Design Concept
The design concept focuses on “Harmony between Light and Culture.”
By using warm-tone lighting and low-level illumination, the lighting highlights the architectural features of Dong drum towers, wind-and-rain bridges, and stilted houses, while preserving the tranquil charm of the village at night.
Carefully designed lighting not only brings out the village’s historical atmosphere but also enhances its night-time tourism appeal, creating a poetic balance between authenticity and experience.
Engineering Highlights
- Energy-saving LED fixtures that maintain traditional aesthetics
- Smart control system enabling time-based scene switching
- Lighting fixtures concealed within structures to protect historical integrity
- Low-impact installation to preserve the natural and cultural environment
Project Significance
This project demonstrates Hongyu Lighting’s expertise in cultural and tourism lighting design, promoting the integration of heritage preservation and sustainable development.
The completed project has become a model for ethnic village lighting in China, attracting visitors with its warm, immersive nightscape experience while preserving the soul of Dong culture.



