The dull thud of wooden mallets striking cloth punctured the gentle calm of the village. Men sat on wooden benches grinning at passing strangers, while old women, dressed in traditional Dong costumes of deepest blue and with combs tucked into their buns, cooed gently at the babies sleeping on their backs, secured by colorful ribbons and blankets tied at the waist and shoulder.
About 16 kilometers away from Congjiang county, Zhanli village serves as a gathering point for the Dong ethnic group, accommodating 836 villagers in 186 households. Ancestors of Zhanli made a rule during the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to achieve balance between the population and the amount of cultivated land.
Development of the local economy should be based on the strength of the villages. You can innovate ways to make what used to be low-skilled activities, agriculture, for example, become more advanced. You must rely on what you have in this place, and make the most out of that.
Yangshuo in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, has seized the opportunities generated from its booming climbing industry over recent years and hosted a range of regional and international events to become a better-known must-see outdoor sports destination.
Having a good rest at a village house is a must-have experience after a whole day's tour in picturesque Yangshuo.
Northeast China's Jilin province, one of the major grain-producing regions in the country, has taken steps to promote its rice brands over recent years.
A 100-year-old wild ginseng fetched 1.68 million yuan ($250,000) at an auction during the Ji'an Qinghe Wild Ginseng Festival in Northeast China's Jilin province on Sept 11.
While some Chinese people tend to think of southeastern China as the original region of rice, the fertile soil in Northeast China is also known for its quality rice.
Since the United States set up its consulate general in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in 1985, 16 countries have been approved to build their consulates general in the city.
Zhao Ruochen, a businessman selling imported food in Chengdu, Sichuan province, is very happy recently, thanks to the central government's approval for Sichuan to build a free trade zone in late August.
Chengdu has already gained fame through its distinctive cuisine and breathtaking resorts. However, the hometown of kung pao chicken and hot pot is not satisfied being labeled as a travel destination.
The Guangdong-based Zhuhai Yinlong New Energy Co Ltd signed an agreement with the Chengdu city government on Aug 20 to build a new energy industrial park, in the city, with a total investment of 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion).
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