Shandong Heze: Night economy illuminates the path to rural revitalization

In Chengwu county, Heze city, Shandong province, Liukangzhuang village has leveraged its unique resources to vigorously develop a night economy, injecting new vitality into traditional rural areas and promoting rural revitalization. As night falls and the lights come on, the village is bustling with tourists, presenting a scene of prosperity. A visitor named Wang Yang said, "The atmosphere here is excellent, with a wide range of activities such as camping, barbecuing and fruit picking, making it feel like a holiday resort".

It is reported that Liukangzhuang village has well-developed special industries, including greenhouse fruit picking, flower cultivation and clay figurine pottery. The village was awarded the title of Provincial Ecological Civilization Tourism Village in 2014. Following the trend of rural tourism, the village has established a camping site, enriching the villagers' nightlife and expanding their income-generating channels. Meanwhile, it has formed a new model of development that integrates Party building leadership, cultural and tourism integration, and rural revitalization, attracting many local residents to visit and experience.

Power supply is a key factor in the development of the night economy. "We have optimized and adjusted the operation of the low-voltage distribution network equipment in the village based on nighttime electricity usage to ensure uninterrupted power supply at night," said Wang Renjie, head of the Chengwu Industrial Park Power Supply Office of State Grid Heze Power Supply Company.

To support the rapid development of the rural night economy, State Grid Heze Power Supply Company has upgraded the low-voltage distribution facilities, increased the distribution transformer locations, and enhanced the reliability of power supply. In addition, the company has stationed personnel at the village's public service points to conduct regular inspections of power lines and electrical facilities, promptly eliminate safety hazards and equipment defects, and provide electricity services to the public at any time.

According to Li Zengqiang, the village head of Liukangzhuang, the village has innovatively developed new agricultural projects such as ecological barbecues, grassland camping, and sightseeing fruit picking, supported by a reliable power supply. These projects have created more than 20 job opportunities for villagers. Through cooperative shareholding, the village has achieved steady growth in collective income, providing valuable experience for rural revitalization.

In recent years, Heze city has continuously innovated the development model of night markets, revitalized the street vending economy, and enriched rural nightlife. The night economy has become an important force in driving local economic development and improving villagers' living standards. The transformation and improvement of power infrastructure, as well as the enhancement of power supply services, have provided strong power support and guarantees for the development of the night economy, illuminating the path to rural revitalization.