China: Urban update program turns old industrial facilities into chic consumer hub in SW China.

Storyline Urban update program turns old industrial facilities into chic consumer hub in SW China A cluster of old industrial facilities has become a new shopping and entertainment destination in southwest China's Chengdu City. Home to the former Hongguang Electron Tube Factory from 1958, today the site is home to the "Eastern Suburb Memory" international fashion industrial park. The architecture includes old industrial pipes, red-brick factory buildings, and giant chimneys that have been transformed into cafes and shops. Tourist： "I think the park is very characteristic. It has many original features of the factory as well as young elements. Many young people like to eat here. There is delicious food and fashion brands, so it's suitable for young people to visit. It is full of Chengdu styles." The park also includes a tea house where customers can enjoy covered-bowl tea that reflects Chengdu's unique lifestyle. Pu Tianli, guide： "A covered bowl of tea costs around one U.S. dollars, offering tourists an in-depth experience here." Not far from the teahouse is an art gallery which symbolizes the park's digital cultural innovations. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]