Five flavors of China's village development

Passion, Beauty, Chill, Wisdom, Opportunity. This is rural China.

Passion: Village super league

Location: Dali Dong village, Rongjiang county, southwest China's Guizhou Province

Nestled among mountains and lush greenery, Dali Dong village in Rongjiang county is a traditional village with centuries of history. Over 1,300 villagers of the Dong ethnic group live in well-preserved stilt-style wooden houses, continuing the traditions of embroidery and singing Dong folk songs.

Yang Bo, a villager who once worked at a hydropower station, left his high-paying job to transform his home into a homestay. He said the Village Super League triggered a surge in tourism, allowing him to earn nearly 200,000 yuan in 2024.

"I love my hometown, and I believe the homestay industry has immense potential," Yang said, adding that he hopes his efforts will encourage more tourists to visit and enjoy the village's natural beauty and cultural richness.

In 2025, the village organized a team to participate in the third session of the Village Super League, which began on January 4.

Yang, now the assistant coach of the village's football team, said their participation is not just for entertainment but also to strengthen community bonds and village unity.