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