Village prospers from tourism in Linyi

Tourists shop for handicrafts at a specialty store at Zhuquan village Zhuquan (bamboo and spring) village in Linyi city, east China's Shandong province on June 2. 

Once a remote, poverty-stricken village located in the depth of Zhuquan (bamboo and spring) village in Linyi city, east China's Shandong province has been turned into a prosperous village with a booming tourism industry.

The village, endowed with undulating peaks, green landscapes, crystal clear mountain springs and lush groves of bamboo, has been ramping up efforts to develop itself into a rural tourism site with the support of the local government.

Snack stalls as well as catering, entertainment and accommodation facilities have been set up in the village, providing jobs for local villagers.

Zhuquan village resumes tourism activities in March. It is now aiming to upgrade its facilities and services to cultivate a vibrant night economy. 

Tourists in the night market in Zhuquan village on June 2.

Tourists buy local specialities such as dried sweet potatoes at a snack shop in Zhuquan village. 

Editor：Lotus