How China’s liquor heartland traded old spirits for new energy

Yibin, a city in Sichuan province, China, is home to Wuliangye, the country's second-largest liquor producer. Despite the fame of its baijiu, Yibin itself has historically been less recognized. A recent media trip to Yibin revealed that local officials were eager to showcase the city's offerings, notably excluding its prominent liquor industry. The journey to Yibin involved flying to Chengdu, the provincial capital, followed by a bus transfer, highlighting the city's relatively remote location in western China.