Rural revitalization has been high on China's national agenda. The aim is to create a strong agricultural industry, improve living standards and promote the wellbeing of farmers. China's top agricultural policy document for the year has outlined tasks that include diversifying farmers' income and building a beautiful countryside.

Eight years ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Guangdong Village in northeastern China, and gave instructions on its development. Since then, it has become more vibrant and explored a unique path to prosperity. Students from the Communication University of China uncovered the secret behind its success.

(Gu Tian'ai, Lu Xinyan, Chen Yang, Kan Lingxiao, Wang Suwei, Zhang Yuan from the Communication University of China contributed to the story)