Residential buildings pictured in Shiguai district, Baotou. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

In recent years, Shiguai district of Baotou, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, has been focusing on promoting industrial development, rural construction, and governance, aiming to create a new model for rural vitalization characterized by being small, exquisite, superior, and strong.

The district has implemented several measures to promote industrial development, such as building a high-end industrial park and encouraging the development of characteristic industries. In addition, the district has also invested heavily in improving the rural infrastructure and enhancing the living conditions of rural residents.

An artist draws paintings on a wall in the district. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Through the implementation of these measures, the district has achieved remarkable results.

Meanwhile, the rural areas have also undergone significant changes, with better transportation links, more efficient public services, and improved living standards for residents.

Shiguai district has established and improved the modern agricultural and industrial system, promoted the construction of the Huaxi Modern Agricultural Industrial Park project with a total investment of 100 million yuan ($13.96 million), and developed new formats such as prefabricated vegetables, pet food, and intensive processing of agricultural products. 

The local government and experts have well recognized the success of the Shiguai district in rural vitalization. It has also been a valuable reference for other regions to promote rural development.

The edible mushroom for sale has become one of the distinctive industries of the Shiguai district. [Photo/Baotou Daily]