老矿焕新留住记忆

News Summary
During the National Day holidays, the Shitanjing Industrial‑Cultural‑Film Town in Shizuishan, Ningxia, welcomed a flood of visitors. The well‑preserved factories, schools, hospitals and other sites built from the 1960s to the 1990s have become popular filming locations for period dramas. So far, more than 30 movies and TV shows have been shot there, and the number of tourists this year is several times higher than in 2020.

The “film + tourism” model is boosting the local economy. The government offers the sites for free filming, converts idle dormitories into actor apartments, and builds a central kitchen. Restaurants, hotels and other services nearby have also become busier. The community has turned parts of the industrial complex into a park, organized music festivals and folk‑culture events, and enacted local regulations to strengthen heritage protection. Plans are under way to link the site with the scenic Helan Mountains, improve supporting infrastructure, and give the old mining district new life so that residents can share in its benefits.

Reflection and Insight
Repairing and re‑using old factory buildings is more than a tourist attraction; it is a tribute to the hard work of the generation that built them. Preserving those memories while allowing the community to profit from development honors both diligence and mutual help.

The Scriptures remind us to care for those who labor, offering them comfort and support. In the process of urban renewal and industrial transformation, we should make space for rest and dignity for the workers. Let development become a genuine improvement in life that everyone can enjoy.

Scripture
“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

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