GUIYANG, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- While iconic tourist destinations across China drew massive crowds during the New Year holiday, young people in Guiyang, the capital city of southwest China's Guizhou Province, opted for a unique lifestyle -- savoring specialty coffee by day and gathering over innovative local craft beer by night.

This "coffee by day, beer by night" culture has emerged as a defining feature of the city's holiday vibe and a fresh catalyst for its consumption-driven economy. Despite not producing coffee beans, Guiyang has emerged as a coffee powerhouse. The city now boasts over 3,000 cafes and has nurtured more than 10 national and international champions in coffee roasting and brewing.

The city of Guiyang has been committed to the update and renovation of old commercial blocks, streets and factory areas. The renewed streets, such as Taiping, Minsheng, and Qingyun Roads have become vibrant spaces for relaxation and spending, driving urban consumption vitality and enhancing the city's youthful appeal.