Rice paddy art transforms Yellow River Estuary village into gallery
By Zhao Ruixue |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-10-09 16:56
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The spectacle belies a harsh history. Ershiba village was once blanketed by severe saline-alkali soil. More than a decade ago, arable land was scarce and conventional crops barely survived. Locals built raised fields and experimented with rice cultivation, turning the once-barren area into fertile farmland.
Ershiba village's transformation from saline flatland to thriving tourist destination reflects a broader model of rural vitalization across the Yellow River Delta by turning ecological challenges into development opportunities.
