Urban renewal revitalizes old street in Chongqing

Tourists visit Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an County of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted its layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

Tourists visit Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an County of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted the layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Tourists visit Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an County of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted its layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

Customers rest at a shop on Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an District of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted the layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Lyu Shuai)

Tourists take photos outside an art shop on Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an County of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted its layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Tourists visit Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an County of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted the layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Tourists look at specimens at a shop on Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an County of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted its layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Tourists visit Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an County of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted the layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Zeng Jin (1st from right), a young entrepreneur, explains her knowledge of the specimen to tourists at her studio on Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an District of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted the layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Tourists visit Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an County of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted its layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

Tourists visit Longmenhao Ancient Street in Nan’an County of southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, July 28, 2024. Longmenhao Ancient Street, with more than 200 ancient architectures built in different forms and periods, was listed in the first batch of urban renewal pilot projects launched by Chongqing. In recent years, local authorities have integrated natural, cultural, artistic, digital and other elements into the renovation of the street, and adjusted the layout according to its historical and cultural characteristics. The creative renovation and upgrading have stimulated young entrepreneurs, infused new energy into the street and attracted more visitors. (Xinhua/Huang Wei)

(Web editor: Zhang Kaiwei, Wu Chaolan)