Jilin village swaps mining for tourism in green shift

Trees and flowers were planted on former mining sites, while river channels were restored and the surrounding environment improved, as part of efforts to turn Ma'anshan into a beautiful village, he said.

With forests covering 53.6 percent of its land, Ma'anshan has leveraged its ecological resources to develop agriculture, culture and tourism, a shift that has also brought tangible economic benefits to local residents.

Wang Yuxia, who has worked as a housekeeper at a local homestay for seven years, said the village's transformation has brought her new opportunities to earn a living.