Photography helps rural areas achieve prosperity

When Liu first came to Shitan village, there was only one hotel for photographers and which could only accommodate 12 people. However, now the village can accommodate nearly 10,000 people per day at the peak season of spring.

Over the past years, photographer Liu Shibin has also shot numerous photos for local villagers and sent them a copy for free. Liu has "shot" the small unknown village into a nationwide famous photography attraction, helping local people get on a road of prosperity with his lens.

Liu Shibin, a member of China Photographers Association, has been awarded as an honorary villager of Shitan village and the honorary president of Huangshan City Photographers Association.