Set on the banks of the Qijiang River, the Impression Qijiang creative park was converted from disused factory buildings.

The big chimney, old water tower and red brick walls have been kept to preserve the fabric of the industrial age, while coffee shops, toy stores and pet businesses have moved in, turning the old workshops into a popular and photo-worthy place among young people.

The park draws crowds on ordinary days; at weekends, out-of-town visitors make up as much as 60 percent of the total, filling the site with a lively street buzz.