Amid a celebration of athletic feats, friendship and solidarity, the curtains came down on the Hangzhou Asian Games on Sunday to resounding global acclaim.
In Taishun county of Wenzhou, a coffee house built in a rice field has become a sensation, attracting over 40,000 visitors during the National Day holiday.
Wenzhou took the spotlight at the Asian Games again at the closing ceremony on Oct 8. Celebrated landmarks in Wenzhou, such as Jiangxin Island, and the five-horse sculpture, were displayed on floats as miniatures.
Athletes and officials are battling for bargains at Sijiqing clothing market
The Hangzhou Asian Games has become a boon for private economies, from pancake vendors to badge manufacturers, invigorating both domestic and international consumption.
The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou is set to conclude at 8:00 pm on Oct 8. Ahead of the event, Sha Xiaolan, the director of the ceremony, unveiled some exciting highlights.
Wenzhou, a city nearly four hours' drive southeast of Hangzhou, played host to the dragon boat racing of the Hangzhou Asian Games from Oct 4 to 6. The races witnessed the most outstanding performance of the Chinese team in history, as they pocketed five golds and one silver medal.
China won the first gold esports medal in Asian Games history by beating Malaysia in the smartphone multiplayer battle game "Arena of Valor" on Sept 26.
