Bed-and-breakfast establishments revitalizing rural economy

A woman reads a book at a Minsu in Biyang town of Yixian county, Anhui province, April 10, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

Based on the advantages of cultural resources, ancient buildings and idyllic scenery, Yixian county of Huangshan city in Anhui province has vigorously developed characteristics Minsu (Chinese-style bed-and-breakfast establishment) to promote rural revitalization in recent years.

Currently, the county has more than 900 Minsu, including 8 Minsu clusters in Xidi town and Hongcun villages.

Children learn guzheng (a traditional Chinese stringed musical instrument) from a housemaster in Biyang town of Yixian county, Anhui province, April 10, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

Tourists drink tea and taste refreshments at a Minsu in Biyang town of Yixian county, Anhui province, April 10, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

A man and son play weiqi, also known as Go, at a Minsu in Biyang town of Yixian county, Anhui province, April 10, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

A woman and son enjoy scenery at a Minsu in Biyang town of Yixian county, Anhui province, April 10, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

Tourists take a walk at a Minsu in Biyang town of Yixian county, Anhui province, April 10, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]