Green mountains shrouded in clouds and mist are the first things that come into view when one approaches east China's Jiangxi Province in the springtime.

As part of our special series – "Fields of Hope" – that takes a look at how life in rural China has been changing, we continue our journey this spring to Jiangxi Province, famous for its millennia-old porcelain tradition, historic sites and natural treasures.

Through green mountains and clear waters, along white walls and black tiles, our reporting team will travel to Jingdezhen, a city famous for its rich variety of porcelain work; Wuyuan, one of the most beautiful villages in the world; Jinggangshan, known as the "cradle of the Chinese revolution" and many other places in Jiangxi Province.

With a focus on China's rural revitalization efforts, CGTN will explore the region and present you with the liveliest stories with livestreaming sessions, feature videos and photos.

Jiangxi: A province blessed with rich history and splendid landscapes

Boasting splendid natural treasures and outstanding people, Jiangxi is a place rich with culture and is known as a land of integrity and righteousness. It has given birth to its unique character seen in its ceramic, academic, and opera cultures, as well as regional cultures such as the Linchuan, Luling and Hakka cultures.

In recent years, Jiangxi has continued to "polish the patina" of its ancient relics and traditions and protected its lush greenery, spurring the high-quality development of its rural cultural and tourism industry.

The CGTN reporting team will visit ancient villages in Jiangxi to experience the thousand-year-old historical and cultural heritage and see how Jiangxi Province could inject fresh economic vitality into the old villages.

The unique intangible cultural heritage performances, including the traditional Nuo dance in the villages of Nanfeng County and Fuzhou tea-picking opera, are also highlights that will not be missed during this trip.

Jiangxi: Charting the path for industrial revitalization and drawing a new blueprint for common prosperity

Jingdezhen, the "porcelain capital of the world," is not only an important symbol of the storied history of the Chinese civilization, but also a world-renowned hub for ceramics.

Located at the foot of the Nanshan Mountain in the eastern suburb of Jingdezhen City, Sanbao Village (Sanbao means "three treasures" in Chinese) used to be an important mineral-producing area for the main raw materials of porcelain clay in Jingdezhen, and the quality clay gave it its name during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

Today, this small pottery and mining village in the deep mountains has transformed into an internationally renowned art village. The "three treasures" referred to in its name is now the lush pine trees in the mountains, the porcelain stone mines in the foothills, and the clear spring water in the valleys.

The green and innovative development of the "ceramic economy" makes this place a cultural capital, a hot spot for entrepreneurship, and a paradise for tourists.

The Taihe black-bone silky fowl (gallus domesticus), with its white silk feathers, is a specialty of Taihe County, Ji'an City. It has a breeding history of more than 2,200 years. This precious bird, used for medicinal and dietary purposes, is known by its Chinese nicknames: "the beauty of chicken" and "the white phoenix fairy."

The local government has incorporated the construction of a 10-billion yuan ($1.46 billion) Taihe black-bone silky fowl industry into the 14th Five-Year Plan, which will further drive farmers to increase their incomes and promote these fowl products in thousands of households.

From tea gardens to teapots, the people of Jiangxi have strictly followed the laws of nature to cultivate their prized local teas for centuries.

They faithfully abide by age-old precepts that insist on using manual methods to grow and pick the tea. From these "little green leaves," the humble tea leaf has grown into a big industry, famous worldwide.

Jiangxi: Cultivating a new generation of people ready for the modern era

The development of Jiangxi's rural areas cannot be achieved without the establishment of competitive industries in accordance with local conditions, and more importantly, the "golden nuggets" of ideas for innovative development and the hard work of local talent.

From the introduction of new planting technology to achieving the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism; from the use of e-commerce to promote transportation and distribution efficiency: The "Fields of Hope – Jiangxi" series will focus on a number of ordinary but also extraordinary farmers, entrepreneurs, and grassroots cadres, to share the ups and downs of their lives and the latest development of China's rural revitalization through vivid human interest stories.

Can't get enough of Jiangxi? "Fields of Hope – Jiangxi" will be coming soon. Stay tuned to CGTN from April 21 to 25, so we can experience the warmth and richness that the Jiangxi countryside offers together!