Ever wondered what it's like to live on water? Meet the Tanka community in Lingshui Li Autonomous County—the Chinese mainland’s largest Tanka group, known as "sea nomads" for their centuries-old floating lifestyle 🌊.
From above, their offshore settlement resembles a giant maze of fish-breeding rafts: floating platforms where families farm fish in nets beneath wooden huts. Each morning, fishermen sail through the mist with last night’s catch, keeping a 500+-year tradition alive 🎣.
In recent years, the community has opened cozy bed-and-breakfast stays. This year, you can dive into seafood feasts by the sea, hands-on fishing experiences, and traditional Tanka dance and music performances 🏠✨.
It’s a perfect weekend getaway for young explorers across South and Southeast Asia—whether you're in Singapore craving new vibes, in Kuala Lumpur hunting Insta-worthy spots, or in Jakarta seeking eco-conscious adventures. The Tanka way of life is a living lesson in sustainability: families recycle nets, power huts with solar lamps, and protect marine ecosystems 🌱🐠.
Ready to set sail? Pack your essentials, book a raft stay (think hammocks in a floating hut!), and dive into a cultural voyage that’s been afloat for generations. It’s the kind of experience your feed will love 😎📸.
Reference(s):
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