This nighttime image depicts a commercial street scene in Dali City, China

This nighttime image depicts a commercial street scene in Dali City, China. The focal point is a brightly illuminated, two-story building on the right side of the frame, identified as a restaurant. Its prominent signage, featuring glowing Chinese characters, reads "漾濞铜瓢清真牛肉火锅" (Yangbi Tongpiao Halal Beef Hotpot). The building exhibits traditional Chinese architectural influences on its upper level, including curved roof edges and decorative window surrounds, while the lower level features large windows framed by extensive bright yellow string lights. A small, well-maintained garden area with bushes and a short wooden picket fence separates the building's facade from the adjacent sidewalk and street. Several empty wooden chairs are arranged in front of the restaurant, suggesting an outdoor seating area. To the immediate left of the main restaurant, a smaller, less illuminated building is visible, with a sign containing Chinese characters and "烧肉" (roasted meat) visible. A light-colored utility truck is parked next to this smaller building. Further to the right of the main restaurant, another multi-story building is visible, also featuring vertical strip lighting. Parked scooters or motorcycles are discernible near this building. The foreground consists of a dark asphalt road with faint white and yellow lane markings, illuminated by the ambient glow from the buildings and possibly unseen streetlights. The sky is dark, indicating night. A few indistinct human figures are visible inside or near the main restaurant, but no specific actions or interactions can be clearly discerned. Overhead wires are visible against the dark sky. The overall scene is well-lit by artificial illumination, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.