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Not only that, but with the increase in tourists brought by the scenic area, many villagers blazed new trails by renovating and expanding their idle houses, directly turning them into homestays open to the public.
As a result, Dahe Village's homestays became one of the accommodation options for tourists. Compared to hotels in the county town, Dahe Village was undoubtedly closer to the scenic area, saving travel time.
What's more, some tourists could even stay a few extra days to fully explore the scenic area.
This was definitely a business opportunity.
Seeing that the villagers all had a way to get rich, Chen Xiaolong was even more gratified. After all, it was his hometown—seeing it develop like this, the feeling was truly unparalleled.
By the time the scenic area had been open for two months, Dahe Village's gross domestic product had multiplied several times, shifting from a mainly agricultural economy to one focused on tourism.
