Running 7.8 kilometers in total, 6.32 kilometers of which pass through Zhongshan's East District, the Baishi River winds through a number of communities, urban villages and residential compounds. After cleanup and ecological remediation, a vibrant "coffee economy belt" along the Kuchong section of the river now draws crowds of young visitors. "The river runs clear, egrets visit frequently, and tourist numbers keep rising," said a cafe owner.

▲The Baishi River flows through Kuchong village.

▲Visitors pose for photos outside a cafe.

▲In Kuchong village, building facades are adorned with murals.

▲Kuchong village.

▲A cafe in Kuchong village.

▲A hotpot restaurant in Kuchong village.

▲The Chen Tianjue Cultural Square. (Photo by Yu Zhaoyu and Wen Bo)