1 / 6   “Toilet revolution” has become a buzzword in China. While the country has rich tourism resources, unhygienic toilet facilities at popular attractions have long been a big put-off for visitors. /VCG Photo

2 / 6   The so-called “toilet revolution” was launched in 2015 as part of efforts to make restrooms more tourist-friendly. Since then, over 20 billion yuan (about 3 billion US dollars) has been invested in installing or renovating 68,000 public conveniences at tourist sites, exceeding the target of 57,000. /VCG Photo

3 / 6   For the coming three years, the authorities aim to add 47,000 toilets and renovate 17,000, according to a plan released by China National Tourism Administration. /VCG Photo

4 / 6   New technologies and methods are being utilized in the nationwide campaign. Tourists shouldn’t be surprised if they walk into a toilet that greets them with music, is decorated with green plants and even has a smart monitoring system. /VCG Photo

5 / 6   An online service platform has been launched for toilets in tourist areas, allowing users to quickly find the nearest lavatory and be informed of the queue length. Tourists can even receive toilet paper by scanning QR codes with their mobile phones. /VCG Photo

6 / 6   The “toilet revolution” should be carried out not only in scenic areas and cities, but also in rural areas, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in November last year, stressing that this work should be advanced as a specific task of rural revitalization. Shortcomings that affect the quality of people’s lives should be corrected with great efforts, he said. /VCG Photo