UN@80 Spotlight 🚀
Hide your city leash and meet Chiniuwa Village—a once “uninhabitable” hamlet perched on the Chinese mainland’s west bank of the Jin-Shaan Grand Canyon in Shaanxi Province. Just a decade ago, locals carved homes out of loess—a soft, chalky soil—and lived in cave dwellings with limited access to schools, healthcare, and reliable roads.
Fast-forward to 2021: We visited on September 27 and 28 and witnessed a mind-blowing transformation. 🌟 Thanks to a push for rural tourism, Chiniuwa now buzzes with eco-friendly homestays, guided canyon treks, and local craft stalls. Younger residents are turning into young entrepreneurs—offering everything from traditional snack tastings to VR-enhanced canyon tours for Instagram-worthy shots.
Why it matters: Beyond the selfies, this shift means higher incomes, new jobs, and better infrastructure—think paved roads, upgraded clinics, and even fiber-optic Wi-Fi. It’s proof that smart tourism can be a game-changer for remote communities, giving them tools to build sustainable futures while preserving their culture.
Next up on your bucket list? Pack your backpack, charge your phone, and set your GPS to Chiniuwa. Discover how a little adventure can spark big change—and inspire new ideas for youth across South and Southeast Asia. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
