East China water town’s path to prosperity
By Li Xiaohong and Huo Jiamian
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A villager rows a boat with tourists in Wangnan village, Zhuqiao township, on December 6, 2020. (Photo: People's Daily)

Villagers in Zhuqiao township in Xuancheng, East China’s Anhui Province have found a special way to prosperity.

Utilizing the water resources, they have developed aquaculture, tourism and boat tour e-commerce.

On the rowing boats, the villagers live-stream and promote local agricultural products to a national audience while showing the breathtaking landscapes.

By building a town of “sculling boats” and organizing cultural events featuring the boat, Zhuqiao is prospering.

Villagers promote local products via live-streaming on December 6, 2020. (Photo: People's Daily)

Photo taken on December 6 shows reflections of cottage wall paintings on the lake of the village. (Photo: People's Daily)