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Who Will Protect the "Last Traditional Village"?: Yunnan, China

Wengding Village, located in the Yunnan Province of China, is known as "China's last traditional village." After a fire in 2021, the village was rebuilt and is now managed by a tourism developer. Residents, relocated to a new village, now work as day laborers in their former home. Some hope this change will improve their lives, but others fear their traditional culture will be lost to tourism.

Who Will Protect the "Last Traditional Village"?: Yunnan, China

50m 59s

Wengding Village, located in the Yunnan Province of China, is known as "China's last traditional village." After a fire in 2021, the village was rebuilt and is now managed by a tourism developer. Residents, relocated to a new village, now work as day laborers in their former home. Some hope this change will improve their lives, but others fear their traditional culture will be lost to tourism.

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    Who Will Protect the "Last Traditional Village"?: Yunnan, China

    50m 59s

    Wengding Village, located in the Yunnan Province of China, is known as "China's last traditional village." After a fire in 2021, the village was rebuilt and is now managed by a tourism developer. Residents, relocated to a new village, now work as day laborers in their former home. Some hope this change will improve their lives, but others fear their traditional culture will be lost to tourism.

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