In recent years, Southwest China's Guizhou province has been making efforts to increase rural incomes through good use of local ecological environments. Its efforts have shown that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.

In Dewang village of Jiangkou county, the high-quality water has led companies to breed cold-water fish that bears higher value than normal fish. Jiang Zhiguo, deputy chief of Dewang county, said that each rural household can earn about 30,000 yuan ($4,711.3) each year.

Villagers in Dewang village breed cold-water fish to increase incomes. [Photo/Xinhua]

Meitan county is a core tea planting area in Guizhou. Tea planting brings big profits to local villagers not only through selling tea leaves but also through tea park sightseeing.

Meitan county is a core tea planting area in Guizhou province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Located in Meitan, Jinhua village is famous for its reputation of "colorful tribes". The rural houses in the village are painted with different colors and present a relaxing view under the clear sky, attracting many visitors.

Jinhua village in Meitan county is famous for colorful houses. [Photo/Xinhua]