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flag A cliffside "sky road" in Shanxi’s Xiya Valley transformed the remote area into a booming tourist hotspot, boosting local incomes and drawing over 1.1 million visitors annually.

flag Xiya Valley in Shanxi Province’s Taihang Mountains has become a popular summer destination after a 7.5-kilometer cliffside "sky road," built by villagers from 1962 using hand tools, connected the remote area to the outside world. flag Designated a national-level tourist resort in June 2024, the valley draws over 1.1 million visitors annually, with a 20% year-on-year increase, thanks to its cool summer climate, over 96% forest cover, and unspoiled natural beauty. flag Tourism has boosted local incomes, with village collective earnings surpassing 1 million yuan by late 2024 and average household income projected to exceed 100,000 yuan in 2025, driven by homestays, cultural tourism, and wellness offerings.

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