A variety of street delicacies are on offer at Xincun Night Market in Lingshui, Hainan Province. /Photo provided to CGTN

The Xincun Night Market in Lingshui, Hainan, is not just a premier destination for sampling local street food, but also a prime example of the successful integration of culture and tourism.

As night falls, the market transforms into an open-air museum of culinary delights, brimming with vibrant energy. Visitors savor authentic local specialties such as Lingshui sour noodles and freshly-fried oyster omelets, while immersing themselves in the authentic culture and charm of Hainan's fishing communities.

By using distinctive snacks as a bridge, this model turns scenes of local living into tourist attractions, injecting fresh vitality into the development of the regional economy and tourism industry.