Core Viewpoint - Yangquan is transforming itself into a "Red City," "Science Fiction City," "Memory City," and "Fossil City," leveraging its rich industrial history and cultural resources to boost tourism and economic development [6][7]. Historical Context - Yangquan, located in eastern Shanxi, has a history marked by significant industrial developments, including the establishment of the Zhengtai Railway in 1906 and the founding of the Baojin Iron Factory in 1907, which became a major national capital enterprise [4][5][16]. - At its peak, Yangquan had 404 enterprises across various sectors, including coal, metallurgy, and machinery, forming the backbone of its industrial economy [5][16]. Industrial Heritage and Tourism - As the largest anthracite coal production base in China, Yangquan is capitalizing on its industrial heritage by repurposing old factories into tourist attractions, such as the transformation of the water pump factory into the "Yangquan Memory 1947" cultural park [6][10][15]. - The city is also rich in red tourism resources, being the site of significant historical battles and the birthplace of the first People's City created by the Communist Party [7][41]. Cultural and Tourism Development - Predictions indicate that during the 2026 Spring Festival, Yangquan's tourism will see a 34.1% increase in visitor numbers and a 38.2% rise in revenue, with a significant portion of visitors coming from Beijing [9]. - The "Yangquan Memory 1947" cultural park is expected to attract 1.345 million visitors in 2025, showcasing local history and culture through various exhibits and events [24]. Rural Tourism Initiatives - The Yangjiagou village has undergone significant transformation into a tourism demonstration village, featuring infrastructure improvements and cultural storytelling elements [29][32]. - The village's unique "South Wall" has gained popularity on social media, contributing to increased tourism and local business revenue, which reached 3 million yuan from last year's "Eleventh" to the Spring Festival [36]. Future Prospects - Yangquan is developing a unique tourism matrix that combines industrial heritage with natural landscapes, including plans for an industrial-themed museum and a fossil museum to enhance its cultural offerings [40][54]. - The city aims to integrate its rich geological history into tourism, with ongoing projects to establish a national-level "Geological Cultural Village" and a training base for ancient biological fossils [54][58].