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Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

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Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang
Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang
Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

People have haircuts at a barber shop in Jinde Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 29, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026 shows fields of scallions at Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Photo by Zheng Changhao/Xinhua)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

People stand near a watch-fixing stall at a street market at Baipeng Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

People sell vegetable at a street market at Baipeng Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

An old couple sells herbs at a street market at Baipeng Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

People visit a market at Baipeng Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

An aerial photo taken on Jan. 17, 2026 shows tourists experiencing outdoor hotpot at Baipeng Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Photo by Zheng Changhao/Xinhua)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

People visit a street market at Baipeng Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 31, 2026 shows fields of scallions at Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Photo by Zheng Changhao/Xinhua)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

A vendor sells sugar-canes at a market at Jinde Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 29, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

A man picks dragon fruit at a dragon fruit-planting base at Longxin Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 27, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

A vendor prepares snacks at a street market at Baipeng Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 28, 2026, shows villagers washing scallions for sale at Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

A staff member livestreams to sell products at an e-commerce center at Baipeng Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 29, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

Villagers select and wash scallions for sale at a market at Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

People sell vegetable at a street market at Baipeng Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

Villagers select and wash scallions for sale at a market at Sandu Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 28, 2026 shows a planting base near Chengtuan Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

People visit a street market at Baipeng Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

People buy vegetable at a street market at Chuanshan Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 14, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

People chat near a booth at a market at Chuanshan Town of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 14, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

Integration of agriculture, culture and tourism fuels rural revitalization in S China’s Liujiang

Villagers wash scallions for sale at Jueshan Village of Liujiang District in Liuzhou City, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Jan. 28, 2026. In recent years, Liujiang District has relied on its thriving rural industries, vibrant agricultural economy, and convenient urban transportation network to upgrade and transform local rural markets in a bid to stimulate their vitality.

Those dynamic markets have promoted the integration of local agriculture, culture, and tourism, increasing jobs and incomes for locals and helping contribute to rural revitalization. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

Reference Link:- https://english.news.cn/20260201/b6683548569f46c485fb14c427f2ae89/c.html

Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan
Prof. Engr. Zamir Ahmed Awan Founder & Chair, Global Silk Route Research Alliance

Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…

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