In 2023, Huangshan showcased remarkable achievements in rural vitalization efforts, underscoring its commitment to elevating rural life and prosperity.
Rural industries flourished with a double increase in grain production and a total industry value surpassing ten billion yuan ($13.89 million). The burgeoning rural tourism sector welcomed over 52.44 million visitors, generating revenues exceeding 40 billion yuan. Notably, the "Yixian county - Tunxi district - Xiuning county" traveling corridor emerged as a national model for integrating cultural and tourism development.
The landscape of rural construction transformed with the release of guidelines emphasizing both aesthetics and functionality. Forty-four villages were recognized as provincial-level paradigms of beauty and livability, while 23 villages stood out as exemplars of rural prosperity.
Huangshan's innovative approaches to value transformation garnered attention. Projects such as the Xin'an River-Qiandao Lake Ecological Environment Cooperation Zone were hailed as pioneering endeavors in ecological preservation and sustainable development.
Significant strides were made in rural reform, exemplified by the success of village-level state-owned enterprises, which collectively achieved revenues of 283 million yuan. Rural residents experienced an 8.1 percent increase in per capita disposable income, reflecting tangible improvements in livelihoods.
Effective grassroots governance mechanisms fostered harmony and resolved long-standing conflicts within communities. The practice received accolades from provincial leaders, showcasing Huangshan's dedication to modernizing social governance.
Huangshan's accomplishments were nationally recognized, with four villages cited as exemplary cases of rural vitalization. The city's journey toward rural rejuvenation in 2023 stands as a beacon of progress and promise for sustainable rural development nationwide.
[Posters/Huangshan Daily]