Danxia by Night, Illuminating a Celestial Journey: Powering an Immersive Night Tour at Mount Longhu

During the National Day holiday, the nighttime tour along the elevated walkway at Xiangbishan on Mount Longhu in Yingtan, Jiangxi Province, officially opened to the public. As night fell, lights came on one after another along the mountain trail from Yuxianchi to Xiangbishan. Danxia cliffs and woodland blended seamlessly in a play of light and shadow, creating a fantastical nightscape distinct from the rugged grandeur of the daytime scenery and offering visitors a new immersive experience.

Xiangbishan takes on a distinctive look under the nighttime lights

The distinctive Danxia scenery after dark has won praise from many visitors. Many say the mountain lighting creates a captivating atmosphere, while its smooth, consistent lighting effects immerse them in the unique appeal of the fusion of Danxia landforms and Taoist culture. Beautiful views unfold at every turn, making for an exceptional night-tour experience.

Light installations at Wanglu Terrace lend the natural landscape a touch of mystery after dark

The "Xiangbishan: A Celestial Realm" night-tour project features landscape lighting and professional lighting and visual effects equipment, including 3D mapping, installed along the route to create a distinctive mountain light show. Using the natural Danxia cliffs as its canvas, the show places exceptionally high demands on power-supply stability and power quality. To ensure the smooth operation of the night-tour project, State Grid Yingtan Power Supply Company planned ahead and made targeted arrangements to ensure a safe and reliable power supply.

The "Dao Follows Nature, All Things Return to the Dao" 3D Mapping Light Show

Operations and maintenance crews used advanced technologies such as drone inspections and infrared thermography to conduct comprehensive hazard inspections of power lines along the route, distribution boxes and lighting power-supply points. They carefully monitored changes in electricity loads and maintained a dedicated log of power usage. Throughout the holiday, staff remained stationed on site, monitoring the operating status of power-supply equipment in real time and ready to address any unexpected power-related issues.

State Grid Yingtan Power Supply Company staff conduct nighttime infrared temperature checks on electrical equipment along Guyue Water Street

Reliable electricity brings the Danxia nightscape to life. Through meticulous power-supply support, State Grid Yingtan Power Supply Company supports new cultural and tourism offerings at Mount Longhu and helps energize the local nighttime economy, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic interplay of mountains, water and light with peace of mind. (Text and photos by Wan Zhihui)

Cliffs, valleys and lights combine to create a distinctive nighttime experience for visitors