Taiyuan launches village community project to boost rural vitalization

On July 27, during the 2024 Shanxi Tourism Development • Splendid Taiyuan Culture and Tourism Promotion Event, the "Xishan Guiyuan" demonstration project located in the Xishan demonstration area of Taiyuan, capital of North China's Shanxi province, was launched.

The project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in around three years, integrating agriculture, sightseeing, homestays, the creative industry, and art into a single rural community.

To promote rural vitalization and meet public demand for eco-tourism and rural experiences, the "Xishan Guiyuan" project is expected to create a model area for green, low-carbon, and sustainable development in Taiyuan.

The project is currently undergoing road reconstruction, environmental improvements, courtyard renovations, land consolidation, and municipal infrastructure projects.

Subsequently, there will be renovations for solar greenhouses, intelligent greenhouse facilities, and other infrastructure. Over 2,400 mu (160 hectares) of wasteland will be transformed into arable land for the cultivation of miscellaneous grains and Chinese medicinal herbs.

Through rural infrastructure improvements, environmental governance, road repairs, and homestay renovations, the local living environment will be enhanced, creating a beautiful rural area and ultimately driving rural vitalization.

The project fully leverages the unique natural landscapes, historical culture, and folk customs of the Xishan demonstration area to create distinctive regional agricultural products and boost the culture and tourism industries, health preservation projects, and scientific and technological innovation.