A tourist rides a bicycle at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

Jiang Mei receives an interview at a courtyard in Dongcun community, Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Jiang, who used to run a small business in Xundian County, said that she is happy to work at her doorstep, earning an income while also being able to take care of her child. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

This photo taken on March 26, 2026 shows a scene at Dongcun academy in Dongcun community, Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)

This photo taken on March 26, 2026 shows a scene at a homestay, which was converted from an idle schoolhouse, in Dongcun community, Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)

A tourist takes a selfie at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)

A livestreamer works at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

A livestreamer (L) trains a beginner at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Lin Liping)

An actor performs fire-breathing at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

People have a rest at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Jiang Mei, manager of a homestay which was converted from an old residential house, strolls with her child in her arms at a homestay in Dongcun community, Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)

This combo photo shows a kid, accompanied by her parents, taking part in a cultural event at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

A woman pushes a stroller on a street at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)

Tourists ride past a house at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Huang Xiaoyong)

This photo taken on March 26, 2026 shows the village history museum of Dongcun Village, which was converted from an old granary, in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Lin Liping)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2026 shows a view of the Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2026 shows people taking part in a bonfire party at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

A barista makes coffee at a cafe in Dongcun community, Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Lin Liping)

An aerial drone photo taken on March 26, 2026 shows people taking part in a bonfire party at Dongcun community in Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Peng Yikai)

Tourists have fun at a cafe in Dongcun community, Songming County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 26, 2026. Dongcun community was once a provincial-level impoverished village, grappling with challenges such as underutilized resources and difficulties in industrial development. In recent years, the community has revitalized idle rural houses, school buildings, and other spaces to develop sojourn tourism. By restoring vacant houses to their original appearance for use as homestays, and repurposing unused structures into integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism complexes with diverse functions, the community has transformed dormant resources into key drivers for rural tourism development. This has fostered an industrial ecosystem where catering, accommodation, cultural and creative industries, study tours, wellness tourism, and other sectors thrive together. (Xinhua/Lin Liping)