With income from leasing 20 hectares of land, the village has a collective annual income of 300,000 yuan. This income finances canteens for the elderly and road improvements in the village.
"Our village used to be poor, making it hard to do anything. For example, we had planned to improve the roads, but we didn't have the money," Xu says.
"But now, with steady income, we can do more for our villagers."
The Bailu Bay project collaborates with seven surrounding villages. By hosting art festivals, photo exhibitions, and intangible cultural heritage workshops, the town draws visitors to neighboring villages.
