Yangtze town has a foot in the past and an eye on the future
China DailyThe Kuixing Pavilion in Songji ancient town in Yongchuan district, Chongqing. Yet, on Oct 14, the district attracted professionals and academics from across the country to engage in discussions at a forum on green design and rural vitalization, as well as a roundtable meeting of think tanks on the theme of "characteristic small towns". While self-driving cars shuttle back and forth through the district, giving off a futuristic sci-fi vibe, just 40 kilometers away lies Songji ancient town, which has a history of more than 2,000 years. Old stone slab roads traverse stilted buildings and courtyards built during the Ming and Qing dynasties, as the Yangtze River meanders by southeast of the town. At this year's forum, many representatives from other characteristic small towns across the country shared good practices on development and rural vitalization.
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