Efforts made to improve living conditions for rural vitalization in Shandong county

A bird's-eye view of well-arranged houses in Hezhuang town, Laiwu district, Jinan. [Photo provided by Lyu Yining/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Hezhuang town, Laiwu district, Jinan, is actively promoting the development of the Quanyun Xiangju rural vitalization model area, striving to create livable, beautiful rural areas and facilitate comprehensive rural vitalization.

In Mashaowan village, Hezhuang town, the houses are arranged well within a beautiful environment, serving as a successful example of the Quanyun Xiangju project.

According to Zhong Weiqing, Party secretary of the village, the village has seen significant improvements through project development. Greening and lighting works have been completed, laying the foundation for rural tourism. The village has also developed tourism through homestays, attracting visitors and becoming a popular destination for academic tours.

In Dongchefu village, Hezhuang town, efforts are focused on enhancing the village's appearance by painting walls and beautifying the environment. A farm product exhibition hall has also been built to showcase local specialties and promote agricultural development.

Hezhuang town is setting high standards for the creation of the rural vitalization model area, covering 12 villages and 27 square kilometers. The initiative aims to comprehensively improve rural infrastructure, enhance living conditions, and establish a new pattern for distinctive rural development.

Sun Ningxue, leader of the Quanyun Xiangju project in Hezhuang town, said that since its approval as a city-level model area, the project has progressed smoothly. The next steps include further refining the project, strengthening industry integration and promotion, and deepening the development of the model area to inject new momentum into rural vitalization. (Edited by Yang Yi)