（新春见闻）“空心侨乡”蝶变“创客天堂”

Group 1 - The historical site of Tangkou in Kaiping, Guangdong, has transformed from a declining area with only 9 permanent residents to a vibrant hub with over 2,000 entrepreneurs and 372 startups, attracting more than 1 million visitors annually [1] - The "Cangdong Plan" initiated by scholars from Wuyi University in 2009 has played a crucial role in revitalizing the area, turning it from an "empty overseas Chinese town" into a "maker paradise" [1] - The ongoing construction of the "Kaiping World Heritage 1905 International Art Village" project aims to further enhance the area's appeal, with significant improvements in infrastructure and aesthetics [1] Group 2 - The coffee shop owner Liang Yanfen has successfully created a unique "Chinese cheese" fermented bean curd coffee, achieving daily sales of over 100 cups, which can double during holidays, consuming 600 cans of fermented bean curd annually [2] - The "Xiangyu Homestay" has seen a surge in bookings, with the owner, a returning veteran, reporting an annual revenue exceeding 10 million RMB, and a 30% to 40% increase in orders compared to last year [2] - The core area of Tangkou, covering only 0.13 square kilometers, is projected to exceed 1.1 million visitors by 2025, with expectations for even higher traffic during the upcoming Spring Festival [2]