Chengkou, Chongqing: Implementing the ‘Two-Transformation Theory’ – Hong’an Village Becomes a Tourist Hotspot

Hong'an Village is renowned as 'a cool paradise in summer and colorful mountains in autumn.' Lan Tianxiang provides the picture.
Hong'an Village in Congkou County, Lan Tianxiang, has distinct seasons throughout the year, with abundant sunshine and sufficient rainfall, exhibiting a prominent vertical climate feature, which has fostered a rich natural landscape, benefiting the growth and reproduction of various plants and animals, and is also very suitable for leisure tourism.
Currently, the village practices the 'two-transformation theory,' walks the 'two-transformation road,' and has become a tourist destination with attractions, entertainment, culture, and vitality.

Every autumn, Hong'an Village's colorful foliage creates a stunning effect. Lan Tianxiang provides the picture.
Hong'an Village is known as 'a cool paradise in summer and colorful mountains in autumn.' In summer, the mountains are lush and green, a summer respite; in autumn, the mountains are covered in vibrant red leaves, breathtakingly beautiful.

Hong'an Village homestay. Lan Tianxiang provides the picture.
In recent years, Hong'an Village has firmly established the development philosophy of innovation, coordination, greenness, development, and sharing, taking the 'two-transformation road,' with 'population downward migration, industry upward migration, tourists inward migration, and products outward migration' as the development path. It scientifically layouts 'one center and four clusters,' taking advantage of ecological tourism, and the prosperous 'big mountain forest dwelling'.

In summer, the Big Mountain colorful foliage viewing and photography spot is a favorite spot for photographers. Lan Tianxiang provides the picture.
Last year, the Municipal Writers' Association and the China Photographers Association established 'China Big Mountain Photography Valley' here, building 20 'China Big Mountain Photographer Households,' and setting up 10 'China Big Mountain Photography Valley's Best Creative Points.

In summer, tourists flock to Hong'an Village. Lan Tianxiang provides the picture.
Hong'an Village combines local resources through 'nut tree king' and 'male organ stone' – legends containing the source of life, and 'ice cave,' to inject cultural elements into Hong'an Village, making it a tourist destination people yearn for. Lan Tianxiang has organized photography competitions, photography exhibitions, and photography creation activities to attract photographers and photography enthusiasts from all over the country to 'check in' in Hong'an Village.
Author: Deng Dan
Author Unit: Congkou County Media Center