Chongqing rebuilds unused, abandoned buildings to attract entrepreneurs, promote tourism – Xinhua

A taxi is seen outside a shopping complex rebuilt from an old building in Yuzhong District, southwest China’s Chongqing, Oct 6, 2022.

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022 shows Yichang Cinema Park, a popular scenic spot and business incubation base transformed from a former industrial site, in Yuzhong District, southwest China’s Chongqing. China).

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A tourist poses for a photo at a shopping complex rebuilt from an old building in Yuzhong County, southwest China’s Chongqing, Oct 6, 2022.

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Serbian Bon Scott (right) serves a customer at a bar rebuilt from a basement of a former industrial site in Yuzhong district of southwest China’s Chongqing on 23 September 2022.

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Photo taken on Sept. 23, 2022 shows Yichang Cinema Park, a popular scenic spot and business incubation base transformed from a former industrial site, in Yuzhong District, southwest China’s Chongqing. China).

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Tourists walk past a shopping complex rebuilt from an old building in Yuzhong County, southwest China’s Chongqing, Oct 6, 2022.

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A staff member prepares coffee at a shopping complex rebuilt from an old building in Yuzhong District, southwest China’s Chongqing, Oct. 6, 2022.

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2022 shows Yichang Cinema Park, a popular scenic spot and business incubation base transformed from a former industrial site, in Yuzhong District, southwest China’s Chongqing. China).

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A young entrepreneur promotes products via live broadcast at Yichang Cinema Park, a popular scenic spot and business incubation base transformed from a former industrial site, in Yuzhong District, Chongqing (southwest China), September 27, 2022.

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A young entrepreneur prepares coffee for customers at a cafe bar on Daijiaxiang Alley in Yuzhong District, southwest China’s Chongqing, Sept. 24, 2022.

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

A resident walks on Daijiaxiang Alley, dubbed “Coffee Street” after renovation, in Yuzhong County, southwest China’s Chongqing, Sept. 24, 2022.

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)

Photo taken on Sept. 23, 2022 shows Yichang Cinema Park, a popular scenic spot and business incubation base transformed from a former industrial site, in Yuzhong District, southwest China’s Chongqing. China).

In recent years, Chongqing has rebuilt and renovated a large number of unused and abandoned buildings in Yuzhong District.

The renovated buildings and neighborhoods have attracted many young entrepreneurs to start their businesses in catering, cultural and creative industries, and have also helped promote tourism in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Tang Yi)