Xi inspected a shantytown renovation project in Arshaan and urged the local government to improve living conditions for the people on Jan 26, 2014.

Xi paid a visit to a forestry worker Guo Yongcai, 74, who lives with his five family members in a hut measuring 38 square meters.

"The festival is coming. Knowing that you're living with difficulties, I came here to have a look," Xi said to Guo.