Villagers perform tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, during a fitness competition in Bailou village, Zhouying town, Xuecheng district, Zaozhuang, East China's Shandong province, on Oct 22. In recent years, Zhouying town has improved its ecological water system management and accelerated the construction of livelihood projects to improve people's living standards. [Photo by Li Jianquan/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A tourist takes a close look at a traditional handicraft at an intangible cultural heritage workshop in Lizhuang village, Fengmao town, Shanting district, Zaozhuang, Shandong province on Oct 23. Lizhuang village has been advancing rural tourism by improving local facilities, fostering unique rustic homestays and promoting local cultural heritages. [Photo by Li Jianquan/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A villager stacks shelves with local traditional handicrafts at a convenience store in Lizhuang village of Shanting district, Zaozhuang, Shandong province on Oct 23. Lizhuang has been transformed from a poor and remote village to a popular tourism destination following promotional efforts for rural tourism. [Photo by Li Jianquan/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A visitor reads a book in the stargazing room on the roof of a homestay in Lizhuang village of Shanting district, Zaozhuang, Shandong province on Oct 23. [Photo by Li Jianquan/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

This photo taken on Oct 23 shows a farmyard in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. [Photo by Li Jianquan/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A farmer tends to peppers at a greenhouse in Zaozhuang on Oct 23. Greenhouses have help to increased local villagers' incomes significantly. [Photo by Li Jianquan/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]