Adaptive reuse projects offer urban reprieve

CHONGQING — A subtle revival is emerging in China's consumption landscape. Abandoned factories hum with art fairs, century-old alleyways lure crowds with craft beer and trendy cinemas, and 70-year-old neighborhoods have been transformed into hybrid art-retail hubs.

Dubbed "adaptive reuse", this trend redefines consumption by blending nostalgia with modern lifestyles, catering to a growing demand for unique, experience-driven destinations.

In Southwest China's Chongqing, the centuries-old Luzu Temple has been renovated as a commercial complex that integrates shopping, art and social interaction while preserving its historical charm.