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

The story of villagers trying to preserve history amidst the rising demand for tourism in China.

08/01/2025 | Expires 04/01/2026 | Rating TV-PG

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

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

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The story of villagers trying to preserve history amidst the rising demand for tourism in 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.

08/01/2025 | Expires 04/01/2026 | Rating TV-PG

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

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

Special | 50m 59sVideo has Closed Captions

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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