Hunan Shibadong village: Horizon of prosperity

  China Daily   2024-12-05 11:01:00

Miao Farming Festival [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Home to the Miao ethnic group, the village has preserved its ancient charm while refurbishing ancestral homes, restoring ancient pathways and introducing cultural experiences like Miao embroidery workshops and homestays to engage visitors in authentic folk activities.

A bird's-eye view of Shibadong Village [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Over the past decade, Shibadong village in the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Hunan province has undergone a remarkable transformation.

Once an isolated and impoverished village, it has evolved into a modern community boasting improved infrastructure, thriving tourism and a pristine environment.

Long-table banquets at Shibadong Village [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In 2013, during an inspection of Hunan province, President Xi Jinping first introduced the concept of targeted poverty alleviation in Shibadong. At the time, the average annual income per capita for villagers was a mere 1,668 yuan ($231). However, with the support of government initiatives, this figure rose to 25,456 yuan last year after a decade of development.

責編：田夢瑤

一審：田夢瑤

二審：唐煜斯

三審：秦慧英

來源：China Daily

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