Ecological restoration revitalizes Hutuo River in N China's Hebei

An aerial drone photo taken on June 6, 2026 shows a view of Zhengding County, located on the northern bank of the Hutuo River, in Shijiazhuang City, north China's Hebei Province. The Shijiazhuang section of the Hutuo River is about 205 kilometers long and flows through many districts and counties of the city. It is called the "mother river" of the city. Since 2017, Shijiazhuang has implemented ecological restoration in stages along the river. Nowadays, the banks of the Hutuo River have become popular leisure destinations for local residents, while a growing number of emerging urban functions are also clustered here. (Photo by Yan Zhiguo/Xinhua)