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CHENGDU, China, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The local government of Qingyang district in Chengdu, capital of Southwest

China's Sichuan province, is striving to revitalize the district through urban

renewal.

Many old residential communities have had their appearance and functions

overhauled. One community, known as Huanhua community, was built in 1998 and

began renovations in 2021.

"In addition to aging infrastructure, the old community mostly lacked

convenient services, which we took into account during renovation," officials

said. They have added facilities for the old and the young, and turned the road

into a nature fitness trail.

As a place that carries the essence of Chengdu's cultural roots, Qingyang

district attaches great importance to cultural preservation during the urban

renewal process.

The district started the Xunxiang Road project in an effort to recreate an

outdoor plum blossom corridor depicted in an ancient poem. "Fragrance lasts for

10 kilometers from Qingyang Palace to Huanhuaxi" was a line written by Chinese

poet Lu You during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), as he rode through the district

and became fascinated by the plum blossoms.

The project measures about 10 km, with many varieties of plum planted on both

sides of the road. When the blossoms are in full bloom in winter, people can

enjoy their fragrance just like Lu did 800 years ago.

More historical streets have been turned into landmarks.

Kuanzhai Alleys, one of the best-preserved ancient streets in Chengdu, is an

example of the successful integration of historical areas with modern commerce.

Built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it not only features Chengdu

culture, but also fashion and entertainment brands such as Sanlian Bookstore

and POP Mart, attracting many young visitors.

Citang Street, another old street in the district, is currently under

renovation and is scheduled to reopen at the end of the year.

The street will be transformed into a complex consisting of facilities such as

an art gallery, an artist space, a new lifestyle teahouse, an immersive museum,

and an art incubation park, providing a new consumption experience for citizens.

Citang Street is an important part of Tianfu Cultural Park. Qingyang district

is speeding up the renewal projects of Tianfu Cultural Park and other cultural

and tourism spots.

Source: Qingyang district of Chengdu

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   Caption: Citang Street, an old street under renovation in Qingyang district, Chengdu,

Sichuan province, is scheduled to reopen at the end of the year.