Northwest China's Gansu Province has long faced economic challenges due to its geographic and environmental conditions. But in recent years, the region has worked to diversify development opportunities by harnessing its rich natural and cultural resources. In Tianzhu County, the rapidly growing mushroom industry is now a key source of local income. Yang Jinghao has the story.
YANG JINGHAO Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County Gansu Province "I'm here in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County located in northwest China's Gansu Province. Beside me are many greenhouse-like structures. Can you guess what is being cultivated inside? Let's go and find out."
Tianzhu is home to diverse ethnic groups, predominantly a Tibetan community. Once a deeply underdeveloped region, the local government has in recent years focused on fostering specialized industries that suit the area's unique environment. These include plateau summer vegetables, medicinal herbs, livestock breeding and edible mushrooms.
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