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Perhaps those who once quarried stones now pole the boats

The East Lake was originally a quarry, with its rugged rocks and steep peaks, the interplay of black, white, and gray rocks resembling an ink painting. The red flowers, green grass, and blue waters also offer quite a sight. When visiting the south of the Yangtze, taking a boat ride at each scenic spot is a must, with the black-awning boats being the most common. As a prosperous province with advanced economy, there are naturally many people from other places who come here to work, with a majority from Henan! I think tourism provides a job like boating for the local people who are older, have a lower level of education, and lack special skills, so they don't have to leave their hometowns to find work. The economic benefits of a prosperous province reaching people at different levels is indeed a good thing. During the off-season, they offer free admission to attract tourists, while in the peak season, there's no worry about a lack of visitors. 'In ancient times, when one achieved one's ambitions, one would bestow benefits upon the people; when one did not, one would cultivate oneself and be seen by the world. In poverty, one would solely cultivate one's own virtue, and in success, one would improve the world as well.'
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Posted: Apr 16, 2024
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