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Chen Shujiang creates a painting in his studio in Huadian, in Northeast »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp¡¯s Jilin province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Huadian enjoys a nationwide reputation for its rural artwork tradition, which is defined by a use of vibrant color and agricultural themes.

Thanks to this tradition, the city has seen an unexpected surge in popularity in recent years among art collectors and tourists alike.