Gia Lai, April 23 -- Dien Hong Food Street, themed "A Rendezvous of Flavours and Culture", opened in the central province of Gia Lai on April 22 evening, unleashing a massive night-time culinary and entertainment space aimed at supercharging local services and tourism.

The project, which broke ground with investment starting early 2025, rose from the ashes of an old auto rickshaw station. It boasts sweeping infrastructure, including upgraded power and water lines, retractable roofs, an operating zone, decorative gateways and a sprawling pedestrian area perfect for strolling.

Planners carved out 73 lots in total, including 19 kiosks hawking souvenirs and One Commune, One Product (OCOP) goodies, plus 54 food stalls dishing up everything f...