# Mountain Villages Reborn: Guizhou's Homestay Economy Breathes New Life into Vibrant Ethnic Hamlets

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- Published: 2026-04-23T20:53:00+07:00
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BIJIE, China, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from CNS: 

Deep in the mountains of southwest China’s Guizhou Province, Miao and Dong villages
are transforming from traditional settlements into welcoming retreats for travelers.

As one of China’s most multi-ethnic provinces, Guizhou is home to 18 indigenous 
ethnic groups and more than 300 villages with distinct minority characteristics.
Leveraging its rich cultural tapestry and ecological assets, the region has vigorously
promoted rural tourism and the homestay economy in recent years, breathing fresh
vitality into age-old communities.

[⌊Pictured: A mountain-clinging homestay and camping base in Huawu Village, Qianxi,
Bijie, Guizhou, China.⌉⌊Pictured: A mountain-clinging homestay and camping base 
in Huawu Village, Qianxi, Bijie, Guizhou, China.⌉[
Pictured: A mountain-clinging
homestay and camping base in Huawu Village, Qianxi, Bijie, Guizhou, China.

Huawuji Village in Qianxi County, Bijie City, Guizhou, serves as a microcosm of 
this transformation. Situated against the mountainside and preserving a complete
Miao cultural heritage, the village has been redeveloped in recent years—through
the expansion of homestays, the creation of intangible cultural heritage workshops,
and the construction of scenic viewing platforms—into a multifaceted destination
blending sightseeing, cultural immersion, and leisure.

Nowadays, a growing number of international visitors are venturing into Huawuji 
to try their hand at Miao embroidery, enjoy ethnic songs and dances, and experience
the rhythms of mountain life. Traditional crafts such as embroidery and batik dyeing
are visibly evolving beyond mere manual production; they have become integral, hands-
on experiences for tourists.

Statistics show that in recent years, rural tourism arrivals have accounted for 
more than half of Guizhou’s total tourist volume. The number of homestays continues
to rise steadily, generating substantial on-site employment opportunities for the
local rural workforce.

With the growth of rural tourism, an increasing number of villagers are engaging
in homestay management, handicraft production, and hospitality services, gradually
cultivating a diversified industrial structure within these traditional villages.

From secluded mountain hamlets to serene travel destinations, Guizhou is charting
a course through "culture plus tourism"—allowing its countryside to develop while
under protection and to sustain its cultural heritage as it grows.

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