Xiajiang Village in east China's Zhejiang Province has proved that helping the environment could in turn help the economy. Back in the 1980s, the village suffered from extreme poverty where its villagers had to burn the trees and grass for fuel, leading to severe air pollution and deforestation. /CFP

Thanks to the "green development" program, the villagers built a biogas digester and developed organic agriculture. /CFP

Green trees and clear water have gradually returned to the village, and its idyllic views have attracted tourists from nearby cities such as Hangzhou and Shanghai. /CFP

By 2017, the per capita disposable income of Xiajiang Village has reached 27,000 yuan, exceeding the provincial average. /CFP