In 1994, the local government launched its rural reconstruction and upgrading projects. Hundreds of households were resettled to larger and more spacious houses. 

Starting from 2005, the village has capitalized on the rich tourism resources of the nearby Taimu Mountain, a 5A-level scenic spot, to develop special tourism activities such as rafting, camping and an exhibition of rare flora. The white tea industry is another important pillar for improving villagers' incomes. Through cooperation with provincial-level leading enterprises, Chixi village has promoted the development of the white tea industry, integrating planting, picking, production, processing and cultural tourism. 

Du's Residence is seen against the backdrop of a white tea garden, Chixi village, Fujian province, Dec. 19, 2024. [Photo by Huang Shan/China.org.cn]

Chixi village was officially declared to have eradicated poverty in 2020. Additionally, its collective income exceeded 1.35 million yuan last year, with the per capita disposable income of farmers exceeding 37,000 yuan.