HEFEI, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Hefei in east China's Anhui Province has held a series of themed markets which took advantage of local cultural and tourism resources to boost consumption.At Huiyuan Garden scenic area, a cultural market featuring creative products, folk songs and performances, fish-shaped lantern parades and local delicacies offers visitors an immersive experience of Anhui culture.This photo taken on July 30, 2026 shows a view of a cultural market at Huiyuan Garden scenic area in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua)Staff members in traditional costumes interact with visitors at a themed market in Huiyuan Garden scenic area in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, on July 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)This photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows a view of a cultural market at Huiyuan Garden scenic area in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)A folk performance is staged at Huiyuan Garden scenic area in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, on July 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)A child experiences traditional rubbing craft at a cultural market at Huiyuan Garden scenic area in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, on July 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)People enjoy a fish-shaped lantern performance at a cultural market at Huiyuan Garden scenic area in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, on July 30, 2026. (Xinhua)In Dawei Town, a grape-themed market provides a platform for local farmers to promote agricultural products. Visitors can taste various varieties of grapes and grape-based drinks, purchase agricultural products with discounts, and participate in study tours.This photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows the opening ceremony of a grape-themed market in Dawei Town of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Fan Bowen/Xinhua)A vendor sells grapes to visitors at a grape-themed market in Dawei Town of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, on July 31, 2026. (Photo by Ye Yuting/Xinhua)Children participate in a game session at a grape-themed market in Dawei Town of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, on July 31, 2026. (Photo by Ye Yuting/Xinhua)By integrating cultural experiences, leisure activities and consumption, these themed markets have succeeded in attracting visitors while creating new opportunities for local tourism and rural industries.A drone photo taken on July 31, 2026 shows a view of a grape-themed market in Dawei Town of Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. (Photo by Fan Bowen/Xinhua)■