'Agritainment' boosts Xi'an farmers' income

City mayor vows to benefit the livelihoods of people

A farmer who runs so-called "agritainment" restaurants in the mountainous area of Xi'an can earn 200,000 yuan ($31,408) a year, more than the average annual income of urban residents, said Kang Lifeng, deputy director of the Xi'an tourism administration.

Agritainment refers to any farm-based tourism operation that provides agriculture-themed entertainment, such as real farming experiences and homemade meals made from food grown on the farm.