Miaoshan town in Tancheng county, Linyi is renowned for its erhu industry, which has a history of more than 100 years. The erhu is a traditional Chinese two-string musical instrument.

Miaoshan has been promoting the historic benefits of erhu manufacturing in recent years, as well as developing the erhu industry through production rivalry, the creation of industrial parks, online marketing, and other methods.

The erhu and other musical instruments made in Miaoshan are sold all across China and exported to Europe and the United States, bringing prosperity to the local residents.

People sell erhu via livestreaming in Yuequan village in Linyi's Miaoshan town on June 3. [Photo/VCG]

The erhu making industry raises local villagers' incomes in Miaoshan town, Tancheng county, Linyi, Shandong province. [Photo/VCG]

People make erhu at a workshop in Miaoshan town, Tancheng county, Linyi, Shandong province. [Photo/VCG]