The 'high' way to prosperity

As the Chinese saying goes: "If you want to be wealthy, build roads first".

Niu Hesong knows how much infrastructure means to his hometown of Qinglongxia village, Changzhi city, Shanxi province.

Tucked away in the steep Taihang Mountains, villagers long suffered from poor transport infrastructure due to the rugged terrain. Although there are several scenic spots near the village, few tourists could get to because there was no suitable access.

That changed in February when a 3,500-meter stone-paved path was opened to hikers. In just a few months, it has led more than 60,000 tourists to Qinglongxia village, increasing village incomes.

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