Longtan Village, Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian, China

Located in Xiling Town, Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, Longtan Village used to be a “liushou” village (where adult villagers went to work in cities leaving behind the old folks and children) and inaccessible by public transport. In May 2017, Pingnan County initiated a “creative culture and tourism” poverty alleviation project. By setting up a pilot program, cultivating “the seed of creative culture and tourism”, making a “15-year lease plan”, building the infrastructure of the village, renovating the old houses and innovating in the management mechanisms, the village has transformed from an erstwhile “hollow village” into an “internet celebrity village”. Apart from changing production mode, drawing villagers back from the cities, helping new villagers settle down and starting new forms of business, the village has set up convenience stores, homestays and other facilities. As a result, the villagers’ per capita income has tripled since and undergone a phenomenal transformation.

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  • 7e2ea1fc46e8932a3b66ab0886dc446.pngSuixi Café before and after renovation
  • 图片5_副本920.pngFestival of Harvest
  • 图片6_副本920.pngSiping Opera, National Intangible Cultural Heritage
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  • 图片8_副本920.pngPanorama of Longtan Village Photo by Zhuo Yuxing
  • 图片9_副本.pngSuixi library
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Scenic Spots in Surrounding Areas

  • 3、福建龙潭村（需修改）.png Fujian Province 1.Mount Wuyi 2.Sanfang Qixiang or Three Lanes and Seven Alleys 3.Gulangyu
  • 武夷山.jpg Mount Wuyi, located in northern Fujian Province, a national 5A scenic area and a dual World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, has been listed as one of the "top ten happiest places in the world" by Lone Star Travel Guide. Characterized by “green waters and red mountains”, Mount Wuyi features not only unique Danxia landform, but also rich historical and cultural heritage. Moreover, Taoist legends and the “hanging coffin” culture associated with the mountain contribute a vivid beauty to the landscape.
  • 三坊七巷.jpg Sanfang Qixiang or Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, located in Fuzhou’s old city, Fujian Province, is a large and well-preserved historical and cultural district in China. It has been nicknamed the “living fossil of the neighborhood system in Chinese cities”, “the museum of architecture of Ming and Qing Dynasties” and “one of China’s top ten historical and cultural streets”. There are about 270 ancient residences in the district, 159 of which are under protection.
  • 6446b573b1c03d9030cc430fdbb2502.jpg Gulangyu, a small island in southern Xiamen City, Fujian Province, covers an area of merely 1.78 square kilometers. Its main scenic spots include Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden and Bright Moon Garden. On July 8, 2017, Gulangyu was designated as a World Heritage Site under the name “Gulangyu: Historic International Settlement”. It is China’s 52nd World Heritage Site.

Longtan Village, Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian, China

Located in Xiling Town, Pingnan County, Ningde City, Fujian Province, Longtan Village used to be a “liushou” village (where adult villagers went to work in cities leaving behind the old folks and children) and inaccessible by public transport. In May 2017, Pingnan County initiated a “creative culture and tourism” poverty alleviation project. By setting up a pilot program, cultivating “the seed of creative culture and tourism”, making a “15-year lease plan”, building the infrastructure of the village, renovating the old houses and innovating in the management mechanisms, the village has transformed from an erstwhile “hollow village” into an “internet celebrity village”. Apart from changing production mode, drawing villagers back from the cities, helping new villagers settle down and starting new forms of business, the village has set up convenience stores, homestays and other facilities. As a result, the villagers’ per capita income has tripled since and undergone a phenomenal transformation.

Photos

7e2ea1fc46e8932a3b66ab0886dc446.png Suixi Café before and after renovation
图片5_副本920.png Festival of Harvest
图片6_副本920.png Siping Opera, National Intangible Cultural Heritage
图片7_副本920.png Village café
图片8_副本920.png Panorama of Longtan Village Photo by Zhuo Yuxing
图片9_副本.png Suixi library

Scenic Spots in Surrounding Areas

3、福建龙潭村（需修改）.png Fujian Province 1.Mount Wuyi 2.Sanfang Qixiang or Three Lanes and Seven Alleys 3.Gulangyu
武夷山.jpg Mount Wuyi, located in northern Fujian Province, a national 5A scenic area and a dual World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, has been listed as one of the "top ten happiest places in the world" by Lone Star Travel Guide. Characterized by “green waters and red mountains”, Mount Wuyi features not only unique Danxia landform, but also rich historical and cultural heritage. Moreover, Taoist legends and the “hanging coffin” culture associated with the mountain contribute a vivid beauty to the landscape.
三坊七巷.jpg Sanfang Qixiang or Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, located in Fuzhou’s old city, Fujian Province, is a large and well-preserved historical and cultural district in China. It has been nicknamed the “living fossil of the neighborhood system in Chinese cities”, “the museum of architecture of Ming and Qing Dynasties” and “one of China’s top ten historical and cultural streets”. There are about 270 ancient residences in the district, 159 of which are under protection.
6446b573b1c03d9030cc430fdbb2502.jpg Gulangyu, a small island in southern Xiamen City, Fujian Province, covers an area of merely 1.78 square kilometers. Its main scenic spots include Sunlight Rock, Shuzhuang Garden and Bright Moon Garden. On July 8, 2017, Gulangyu was designated as a World Heritage Site under the name “Gulangyu: Historic International Settlement”. It is China’s 52nd World Heritage Site.