Laixi city in E China transforms abandoned mine pit into resort to promote ecology

Children have fun at a resort which was once a mine pit in Laixi City, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 5, 2025. In recent years, local authorities have transformed a closed mine pit into a resort, a move to promote local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ding Hongfa)

A tourist visits a resort which was once a mine pit in Laixi City, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 5, 2025. In recent years, local authorities have transformed a closed mine pit into a resort, a move to promote local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ding Hongfa)

A tourist poses for a photo at a resort which was once a mine pit in Laixi City, east China's Shandong Province, Aug. 5, 2025. In recent years, local authorities have transformed a closed mine pit into a resort, a move to promote local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ding Hongfa)

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 5, 2025 shows a resort which was once a mine pit in Laixi City, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, local authorities have transformed a closed mine pit into a resort, a move to promote local ecological environment. (Xinhua/Ding Hongfa)