Located in a cold and high mountainous area of south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, with rich tourism resources, Dazhai Village has been named among the 2022 "Best Tourism Villages" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The agricultural heritage of Dazhai village, represented by Longji Terraces, symbolizes the farming culture of various ethnic groups in China. In its development of rural tourism, this hillside village combines the local farming culture with elements of modern civilization to attract visitors to experience farming activities such as harvesting and drying rice.

The agricultural heritage of Dazhai village, represented by Longji Terraces, symbolizes the farming culture of various ethnic groups in China. In its development of rural tourism, this hillside village combines the local farming culture with elements of modern civilization to attract visitors to experience farming activities such as harvesting and drying rice.

Tourists can experience various cultural activities, including trying Red Yao embroidery dances, and living in a traditional wooden building of the Red Yao ethnic group.

Dazhai village, named a "Best Tourism Village" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, is located South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo/CFP]

The extensive and profound Red Yao ethnic culture and the magnificent terraces complement each other, demonstrating the wisdom of ancient Chinese agriculture. The successful development of agricultural tourism has improved the villagers' incomes and considerably boosted their livelihoods.

The UNWTO began the process of selecting its list of "Best Tourism Villages" in 2021, with the goal of promoting the protection and sustainable development of rural cultural heritage through tourism. In 2022, a total of 136 candidate villages from 57 countries participated in the selection, with 32 ultimately chosen.

The terraced fields of Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region line the hillsides, forming stunning landscapes. [Photo/CFP]

Villagers of the Red Yao ethnic group hold traditional activities in front of a terraced field.[Photo/CFP]

The terraced fields of Dazhai village in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region resemble waves of rolling green under the early morning sun. [Photo/CFP]

A woman dries traditional clothing of the Red Yao ethnic group in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo/CFP]