HANGZHOU, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Hezhuang cultural and sports center, located in Qiantang District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, has been striving to build a disabled-friendly environment in recent years. A variety of barrier-free facilities have been set up at the gymnasium, swimming pool, etc. in the center to better meet the special needs of people with disabilities.

In recent years, Hangzhou City has vigorously promoted the construction of urban barrier-free facilities. As of 2023, Hangzhou has completed the renovation and upgrading of 140,000 urban barrier-free projects. 

A staff member (L) uses a lift to help a disabled man enter the barrier-free swimming pool at Hezhuang cultural and sports center in Qiantang District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Disabled people practice Taekwondo under the guidance of the coach (2nd R) at the Taekwondo training base for people with disabilities at Hezhuang cultural and sports center in Qiantang District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Disabled people play basketball at the gymnasium of Hezhuang cultural and sports center in Qiantang District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

Visually impaired people read Braille books at the library of Hezhuang cultural and sports center in Qiantang District of Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 16, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)