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VILLAGES | 村寨

T o reach Huilong Village, one must traverse a lush grove on the hillside and stroll along

a broad, well-paved road for a brief distance. “Huilong is the local name for a type of
wild fruit found in the mountains, also known as goat berry,” explained Yang Jiefen,
Immersing in Hani T a resident of the Hani village, to visitors. The newly constructed Hani homes in the
customs in the village village are characterized by green tiles and red walls adorned with bright patterns and traditional
motifs. Opening a window reveals a picturesque vista of emerald mountains and clear waters.
of Huilong

在会龙村

邂逅哈尼风情

People’s Daily Overseas Edition and Yunnan Daily

□ 人民日报海外版、云南日报
Previously, the village roads were filled with Jiefen, who enjoys gardening and caring for pets,
Huilong Village, located in Mengla Township, Meng- potholes, and the residents dwelled in humble, has installed a fish pond in the courtyard, adorned
la County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, run-down dwellings, perpetually facing financial the space with green plants, and arranged tables
Yunnan Province, is a multi-ethnic frontier village pre- constraints. As depicted in a rustic verse by a vil- and chairs, establishing her courtyard as one of
dominantly inhabited by the Hani ethnic group. In recent lager, “only the wind bothered to clear the debris, the village’s favored locations.
years, the landscape of the village has transformed with wastewater meandered freely, and chicken coops “The previously vacant house has been put
the emergence of many red-brick houses showcasing were erected wherever convenient.” into use. Visitors can now stargaze, enjoy the
moon, sip tea, engage in conversations, and savor
Over the past few years, following the imple-
distinct ethnic features, signaling significant changes oc- mentation of targeted poverty alleviation policies, farm-fresh cuisine,” Jiefen remarked. This serene
curring in this vibrant community. Huilong Village has undergone a remarkable and laid-back setting has won the hearts of many.
transformation. Situated amidst the Mengla Na- Jiefen can now attend to her elderly parents and
位于云南省西双版纳傣族自治州的勐腊县是中国边境城市之 tional Nature Reserve on three sides, the village young children while working from home. Dur-
一，勐腊县会龙村是一个以哈尼族为主、多民族聚居的村寨。近 leverages its status as a “National Forest Village” ing weekends, she takes part in ethnic music and
and its proximity to the 4A-rated Wangtianshu dance performances as well as cooking contests.
年来，会龙村一幢幢独具民族特色的红砖瓦房拔地而起，这一边
National Scenic Area. This strategic positioning Walking along the recently renovated stone
境幸福村寨正在悄然“蝶变”中。 has allowed the village to not only strengthen pathways in the village, one can admire the harmo-
its forestry and alcohol distilling industries but nious blend of houses and scenery. “It’s a delightful
also integrate agriculture with tourism to pro- experience to witness the rubber forests adorning
mote rural tourism. Presently, the village boasts the mountains, inhale the fresh air, and appreciate
23 homestay accommodations and 12 farmer’s the melodious songs of birds and insects in the
restaurants, drawing an increasing number of vis- valleys,” said a visitor. As the village’s reputation
itors keen to immerse themselves in the authentic continues to grow, numerous tourists traveling
Hani ethnic culture. to the Wangtianshu Scenic Area and its environs
To enhance the village’s aesthetics, each make a special effort to explore the village. During
household has established its vegetable garden, holidays, the influx of tourists is so significant that
flower garden, and orchard, cultivating a variety reservations become necessary.
of wild vegetables, flowers, and fruit trees. As As night descended, the mosaic of Hani dwell-
one wanders through the village, picturesque ings was enhanced by the gentle glow of warm
courtyards shaded by lush trees, colorful flowers lights. Some tourists were savoring the peaceful
adorning the surroundings, and majestic moun- evening on the terrace, while others ventured out
tains encircling the area come into view. The aro- to partake in the forthcoming ethnic music and
ma of flowers and the melody of birdsong attract dance performances.
a continuous flow of tourists seeking to bask in The picturesque natural surroundings and dis-
the tranquil ambiance. tinctive ethnic characteristics of Huilong Village
The Yang family has constructed a two-story have captured the attention of numerous painters,
building, where the second floor operates as a who depict the village’s charming landscapes and
homestay, and the first-floor functions as a farm- unique ethnic elements. Admiring a portrait of her
er’s restaurant and café. Additionally, the family created by a painter, a villager named Bai Huixian
sells homemade cowhide, sour bamboo shoots, remarked, “The likeness in this portrait is striking.
Clerodendranthus spicatus (kidney-enhancing I’ll keep it as a memento of our village’s growing
tea), Puer tea, and other agricultural products. beauty and thriving tourism industry.”