Hetaoyuan Village: Revitalizing rural economy in SW China

KUNMING - Delegations of the 5th Seminar for Parliaments of Developing Countries take a field trip to Hetaoyuan Village, Shuanghe Yi Ethinic Township, Kunming City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, on July 11, 2023.

In order to fully leverage the abundant forestry resources, Hetaoyuan Village has implemented a forest-based economic development project. By capitalizing on the ecological environment, the village has vigorously developed edible mushroom cultivation and traditional Chinese medicinal herb planting under the forest canopy. This initiative aims to increase the utilization and output of forested land, effectively promoting efficiency in the forestry sector, and improved income for local farmers. By transforming its resource advantages into economic benefits, Hetaoyuan Village is paving the way for rural revitalization.

Photo taken on July 11, 2023, shows the delegations of the 5th Seminar for Parliaments of Developing Countries taking a field trip to Hetaoyuan Village, Shuanghe Yi Ethinic Township, Kunming City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)

Photo taken on July 11, 2023, shows the delegations of the 5th Seminar for Parliaments of Developing Countries learning about the products of forest-based economy at Hetaoyuan Village, Shuanghe Yi Ethinic Township, Kunming City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)

Photo taken on July 11, 2023, shows the delegations of the 5th Seminar for Parliaments of Developing Countries visiting the Ethnic Culture Exhibition Hall of Shuanghe Township, Kunming City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)

Photo taken on July 11, 2023, shows the delegations of the 5th Seminar for Parliaments of Developing Countries watching Yi ethnic dance and joining the performers at Hetaoyuan Village, Shuanghe Yi Ethinic Township, Kunming City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)

Photo taken on July 11, 2023, shows the delegations of the 5th Seminar for Parliaments of Developing Countries watching Yi ethnic dance and joining the performers at Hetaoyuan Village, Shuanghe Yi Ethinic Township, Kunming City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)

Photo taken on July 11, 2023, shows the delegations of the 5th Seminar for Parliaments of Developing Countries watching Yi ethnic dance and joining the performers at Hetaoyuan Village, Shuanghe Yi Ethinic Township, Kunming City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province. (Zhang Andi/Guangming Online)