What happens when a two century-old canal is reinvented?

In Qapqal, Xinjiang, the water source known to local communities as the "mother canal" still runs strong today – doing more than just watering the fields. It feeds rice paddies, supports crab farms, and has helped transform villages into open-air art galleries. What began as a lifeline against drought has become the backbone of rural revitalization. Join CGTN's reporter Feng Yilei along its flowing banks, where every drop of water carries both memory and hope for the future.