From top: Tourists treated to the hospitality of locals: enjoying a cup of tea in a rustic setting or bouquets made by flower farmers.

Various levels of governments in regions of China often view globalization and investment as key to progress Wenjiang, a district in Chengdu, is no exception, but authorities have declined to follow the path of many other areas by bringing in projects that might harm the environment.

The message the local government is conveying to investors is that the service industry, not manufacturing, is the key.