Village in SW China transforms obsolete mining zone into environment-friendly businesses

A staff member introduces coffee products to guests at a cafe converted from an obsolete mining facility at Lieshen Village in Zhushan Town, Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 15, 2025. Lieshen Village, home to more than 8,000 mu (533 hectares) of forest, has actively transformed the obsolete mining zone there into environment-friendly businesses such as homestays, healthcare facilities and camping sites in pursuit of green development. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

People rest at a cafe converted from an obsolete mining facility at Lieshen Village in Zhushan Town, Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 15, 2025. Lieshen Village, home to more than 8,000 mu (533 hectares) of forest, has actively transformed the obsolete mining zone there into environment-friendly businesses such as homestays, healthcare facilities and camping sites in pursuit of green development. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A staff member brews coffee at a cafe converted from a mining site at Lieshen Village in Zhushan Town, Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 15, 2025. Lieshen Village, home to more than 8,000 mu (533 hectares) of forest, has actively transformed the obsolete mining zone there into environment-friendly businesses such as homestays, healthcare facilities and camping sites in pursuit of green development. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

This photo taken on Aug. 15, 2025 shows a homestay converted from an obsolete mining facility at Lieshen Village in Zhushan Town, Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 15, 2025. Lieshen Village, home to more than 8,000 mu (533 hectares) of forest, has actively transformed the obsolete mining zone there into environment-friendly businesses such as homestays, healthcare facilities and camping sites in pursuit of green development. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Tourists visit Lieshen Village in Zhushan Town, Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 15, 2025. Lieshen Village, home to more than 8,000 mu (533 hectares) of forest, has actively transformed the obsolete mining zone there into environment-friendly businesses such as homestays, healthcare facilities and camping sites in pursuit of green development. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

This photo taken on Aug. 15, 2025 shows a view of Lieshen Village in Zhushan Town, Liangping District of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 15, 2025. Lieshen Village, home to more than 8,000 mu (533 hectares) of forest, has actively transformed the obsolete mining zone there into environment-friendly businesses such as homestays, healthcare facilities and camping sites in pursuit of green development. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)