The image depicts a nighttime street scene in Liwan District, Guangzhou, China, featuring the illuminated Jiangnan Customs House on Shamian Island

The image depicts a nighttime street scene in Liwan District, Guangzhou, China, featuring the illuminated Jiangnan Customs House on Shamian Island. The primary subject is the grand classical-style building, distinguished by its central clock tower capped with a dome and flagpole. The building's facade is accented by upward-facing lights, highlighting its columns, balconies, and intricate details. Two clock faces are visible on the tower; the left displays approximately 10:20, and the right approximately 10:25. In the foreground, a dark asphalt road occupies the lower portion of the frame. Multiple vehicles are present: a dark sedan in the immediate right foreground with its headlights on, facing away from the viewer (license plate partially visible as 粤A 80731S); another dark sedan further left, facing the viewer with headlights on (license plate partially visible as 粤A D55CM); and a light-colored truck positioned behind it. Additional vehicle lights are visible in the distance, indicating ongoing traffic. To the left, dense, dark tree foliage partially obscures the building and a visible streetlamp. To the right of the Customs House, another multi-story building features architectural lighting and what appears to be external metalwork or scaffolding on its upper levels. A few indistinct human figures are discernible on the sidewalk in front of the Customs House and to its right. The sky overhead is dark, consistent with a nocturnal setting.