Exploring Quzhou's ancient trails: A glimpse into history

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-01-23 An ancient trail in Quzhou, Zhejiang province. Nestled at the crossroads of Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, and Anhui provinces, Zhejiang's Quzhou is renowned for its distinctive geographical setting and diverse hilly terrain, offering a rich tapestry of ancient trails. Wu Weiming, former director of the city's forestry bureau, expressed his belief that effectively conserving and leveraging these ancient trails not only expands tourism resources but also fosters rural vitalization, contributing to common prosperity and fostering high-quality development in mountainous areas. In Kecheng district, four ancient forest trails have been interconnected within a scenic area, culminating in the creation of a 100-mile forest trail. Additionally, the district has played host to national 100-mile forest trail off-road races multiple times, utilizing the ancient trails as a backdrop for these exhilarating events.