As dusk descends, Wulin Night Market in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, sizzles with energy. From iced soy milk to Longjing tofu pudding and Longjing tea ice cream, everything here carries the fragrance of tea.

Intangible cultural heritage artisans demonstrate time-honored crafts, while fragrant sachets, painted fans and decorative magnets catch the eye. In the thrum of the night market, the city comes alive.