Rural cuisine fuels Ningxia development

Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region has successfully leveraged its unique cuisine to drive rural development, forging a "path to wealth" in recent years.

Local specialty foods have spurred economic growth and allowed residents to immerse themselves in the ambience of the Year of the Snake. Among them, nuanguo, a traditional hotpot from Longde county in Guyuan city, has evolved from a symbol of family reunions into a thriving industry.

Ahead of the Year of the Snake, the county hosted a nuanguo tasting event at Longquanyuan Square, drawing large crowds, including children captivated by the dish's unique charm.