Abandoned factory complexes in east China's provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu have been transformed into cultural and creative parks, fascinating visitors with converge of past and present.

In Zhejiang's Shaoxing City, a cafe converted from a 35-year-old abandoned waterworks has become the most popular destination in the local village, attracting nearly 1,000 visitors every day on weekends to sip coffee, sample snacks, admire scenery, and soak up the cultural atmosphere that blends human warmth and vibrant market energy.
"We want visitors to see the natural surroundings in an industrial-style setting, enjoying a relaxing and stress-free time," said Xu Hainan, manager of the cafe.
In Jiangsu's Huai'an City, a state-owned printing factory with a history of over 60 years has been transformed into a cultural and creative park covering an area of nearly 20,000 square meters, integrating creativity, art and leisure.
"The culture and scenery here are great and very suitable for young people. I have visited this park many times," said Zhang Chenyang, a visitor.
Over 80 businesses have settled in the park, which has received about 1.9 million visits so far, said the manager.
"We have invested nearly 140 million yuan (about 20.69 million U.S. dollars). Since this is a renovation of an old factory, we aimed to incorporate some creative design elements and worked with local celebrity brands to attract new businesses," said Ge Jing, manager of the park.