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2.5 billion, this is not a small amount, it carries the dreams of countless people, and it is also the beautiful expectation of Zhangjiajie City for the future. But when the ancient city finally opened its doors in 2021, it was greeted not by a bustling crowd of tourists, but by a handful of tourists. With an average of only 13 people visiting every day, this number is like a resounding slap in the face to everyone's hearts, especially those who made the decision in the first place.
The matter of Dayong Ancient City has to start from the spring of 2016. At that time, the whole city was looking forward to new changes, and the moment the project was launched, it was like a seed being planted in the soil, and everyone was waiting for it to sprout and blossom with hope. However, six years is enough for a tree to grow into a towering tree; But for the ancient city of Dayong, it seems extraordinarily long. In the past six years, it has gone through countless ups and downs, and finally revealed the tip of the iceberg in 2021.
However, beneath the iceberg lies a bottomless chill. Instead of being drawn in, visitors are drawn to other, more creative and interactive attractions. Although the ancient city of Dayong looks antique on the outside, it is empty inside, and there is nothing that can really move people's hearts. Some netizens commented: "Today's tourists are no longer satisfied with just looking at the flowers, they prefer immersive experiences." "This is exactly what the ancient city of Dayong lacks.
What's even more touching is that the leaders who supported the project at the beginning are now promoted, leaving only a mess for later people to clean up. This situation reminds people of the saying: "Those who are good at the top will be very bad at the bottom." "The leader's decision-making mistakes are not only a waste of financial funds, but also a betrayal of the public's trust. If a project doesn't have any market research and scientific justification from the start, its failure is almost doomed.
The ancient city of Dayong is not alone. Across the country, similar "image projects" are not uncommon. The "Huaqiang Fangte" in the northeast and the "Kunlun myth" in the west, these projects have all fallen into the same predicament without exception. What they all have in common is that they are all decided by the leadership, lack of scientific planning, and eventually become a financial burden. Behind this is the bias of some local governments' perception of political performance. Political achievements should not only be glossy in numbers and on the surface, but should be tangible achievements in improving people's livelihood and development.
Faced with the current situation of Dayong Ancient City, some people sighed: "2.5 billion yuan was invested in it, but in exchange for silence." "Indeed, the money could have been used to build more schools, hospitals, improve infrastructure and improve the quality of life of the people. But now, it's a cost that can't be recovered. What is even more distressing is that the leaders who endorsed the project do not seem to have been punished in any way, but the innocent taxpayers and local governments have borne all the consequences.
The incident of the ancient city of Dayong may bring us some enlightenment. In the future project construction, we should pay more attention to scientific decision-making and market orientation, rather than blindly pursuing political achievements. An economist once said, "The role of government should be that of a guide, not a leader." "Only by truly understanding the needs of the market can we create a popular project. At the same time, there should be a sound accountability mechanism for officials who make mistakes in decision-making, so that they can be held accountable for their actions.
The construction process of the ancient city of Dayong actually reflects some deep-seated problems. First of all, the project did not do adequate market research from the beginning. At the time, leaders may have thought that they could attract tourists just by building it, but they did not take into account the real needs of tourists. Modern tourists prefer interactive and interesting tours rather than simple displays of ancient buildings. Although the ancient city of Dayong is simple in appearance, it is poor in content, and it is naturally difficult to attract tourists.
Although it is regrettable that the matter of the ancient city of Dayong is regrettable, there is still a long way to go, and only by learning lessons and being down-to-earth can we truly achieve sustainable development. I hope that the lessons of the ancient city of Dayong can be used as a warning in more places and not repeat the mistakes of the past.