Drone light shows heat up tourism in China's Chongqing

无人机灯光秀燃起中国重庆旅游热潮

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2025-08-19

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  • As more than 5,000 drones soared into the night sky over southwest China's Chongqing municipality.

  • They formed a dazzling array of vibrant patterns and shapes that mesmerized the spectators below.

  • Waves of excited cheers and people shouting, Wow!

  • erupted from the crowd as the breathtaking drone light show illuminated the city's skyline.

  • Since mid-April this year,

  • Chongqing has been hosting an exciting drone light show every Saturday night in its downtown area,

  • where the Yangtze and the Jialing rivers converge.

  • This grand spectacle has quickly become a new hallmark of Chongqing,

  • injecting fresh vitality into the city's tourism industry.

  • On June 17,

  • Chongqing dazzled the public by setting a Guinness World Record with an amazing drone performance featuring 11,787 drones.

  • The spectacular show was enjoyed by over 100,000 residents and visitors.

  • The drone shows not only illuminate Chongqing's night sky but also energize the city's growing nighttime economy.

  • Li Jingliang, director of the drone show, said that each performance lasts only 20 minutes,

  • but the consumer activity it sparks continues throughout the night.

  • Pei Zhongchuan, who runs a restaurant near the venue,

  • said although the show does not start until 9pm,