Red culture and tourism boost rural revitalization in Jiangxi county
2024-05-06
Yangjiaoshui Fort, an ancient architecture that has protected local people during wars, is located in Yangjiao village, Huichang county, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]
Located in East China's Jiangxi province, Huichang county, boasts a rich revolutionary history, is full of new vigor and vitality by integrating ecological resources and red tourism.
The county, neighboring China's Fujian and Guangdong provinces, is establishing a cultural and tourism pilot area focusing on red tourism, scenery sightseeing, cuisine and shopping, as well as leisure and entertainment.
The integration of culture and tourism has boosted the local economy. According to the data released by the Huichang government, the county's GDP totaled 16.45 billion yuan ($2.28 billion) in 2023, up 5 percent yearly.
A purifying pond and constructed wetland for water treatment located in Yangjiao village, Huichang county, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]
This photo shows a special ventilation and drainage system for Hakka people in Huichang county, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]
This photo shows homestay hotels located in Zikeng village, Huichang county, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]
A visitor checks exhibits at the Huichang county museum in Huichang county, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]
A night view of Huichang Theatre Village in Huichang county, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]
Visitors pass by a café at Huichang Theatre Village in Huichang county, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]
Tourists visit the Huichang Theatre Village in Huichang county, Jiangxi province. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]
