Yangchang village transforms through rural, tourism integration

english.guiyang.gov.cn|Updated: 2026-01-15

Once a traditional farming village on the outskirts of Guiyang, Wudang's Yangchang village is now emerging as a thriving rural tourism destination, where cleaner surroundings, growing homestay businesses, and a stronger community spirit are transforming local life.

The village's transformation began in 2017, utilizing its proximity to the national 4A-level Huahua Town scenic area and its cool summer climate. Local authorities encouraged residents to convert idle houses into tourism accommodations, gradually creating a new rural tourism industry.

The shift was supported by major improvements to the living environment. Through waste treatment, toilet upgrades, sewage management, and courtyard renovation projects, the village significantly improved its sanitation and public spaces.

Today, more than 120 households operate homestays or farm-stay businesses, offering nearly 3,000 beds for visitors. Tourism has also boosted villagers' incomes and strengthened community cooperation.

Villager Xie Xingde transformed his home into a two-story countryside lodge with guest rooms upstairs and dining facilities below. "Every summer, the rooms are fully booked, mostly by returning visitors," he said.

To maintain a healthy tourism market, villagers regularly discuss pricing, services, and operations together through meetings and online chat groups.

Beyond economic growth, Yangchang village has also promoted cultural vitality and social harmony. Residents have revised village rules, encouraged simpler weddings and funerals, and organized cultural activities including singing, dancing, and traditional rice cake-making events.

In 2025, the village received more than 5,000 long-stay visitors and generated over 14 million yuan ($2.04 million) in tourism-related revenue. Average annual income per resident reached 26,000 yuan.

With green hills, tidy courtyards, and a growing tourism economy, Yangchang village is becoming a vivid example of rural vitalization in Southwest China.