Abandoned mines conjured into stunning tourist attractions in E China’s Shandong
2025-06-06 20:40 Xinhua
An aerial drone photo shows a view of Tianchi Lake scenic spot at Baihu Mountain in Hetaoyuan Town of Juye County, east China's Shandong Province, June 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)
JINAN, June 5 (Xinhua) -- In 2015, authorities of Juye County initiated serial efforts shutting down mines and rehabilitating abandoned mining zones. Years of dedicated reforestation have since transformed wastelands and slopes into thriving ecosystems.
An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Qinglong Mountain resort in Hetaoyuan Town of Juye County, east China's Shandong Province, June 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)
An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Qinglong Mountain resort in Hetaoyuan Town of Juye County, east China's Shandong Province, June 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)
An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Qinglong Mountain resort in Hetaoyuan Town of Juye County, east China's Shandong Province, June 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Guo Xulei)
