Revamped replica ancient town in Zhangjiajie draws crowds, raising hopes for struggling tourism sites
Dayong Ancient City, a state-backed replica town in Hunan province, reopened in mid-July after a major overhaul and attracted over 150,000 visitors in its first three days. The site, built to showcase Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, had previously been a ghost town due to years of financial losses. Its revival is seen as a test case for whether China's struggling tourism projects can be successfully turned around.
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