PINGTAN, April 29 (Xinhua) -- It has been seven years since Lin Chih Yuan, a young man from Chiayi of Taiwan, came to the mainland to develop his new career.
After his arrival in Pingtan County, southeast China's Fujian Province, Lin first engaged in the restoration and renovation of local stone houses. Inspired by the stones at his work, he came up with the idea of creating his own brand "singing stone" and decided to start the business on rural tourism featuring B&Bs and cultural products.
As time went on, the nostalgic memories of Lin's family drove Lin to go forward. In 2021, with the help of local authorities, Lin finally found his ancestral home in Anhou Town of Pinghe County. He then took the place as his root on the mainland, as well as his new starting point to expand business.
Leading a team consisting of youngsters across the Strait, Lin now aims to ride the wave of boosted rural tourism in more cities in Fujian and share the Chinese cultural root to more people.
Lin Chih Yuan (1st L) talks with local villagers in Anhou Town of Pinghe County, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 28, 2022. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)
Lin Chih Yuan arranges cultural products at his store in southeast China's Fujian Province, April 26, 2022. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)
Lin Chih Yuan (L) walks out of his rural B&B with a colleague in southeast China's Fujian Province, April 26, 2022.
Aerial photo taken on April 26, 2022 shows a view of Beigang Village in Pingtan County, southeast China's Fujian Province. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)
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