ChineseToday | NPC deputy leads a cliffside village toward rural revitalization

Xinhua
02 Mar 2026, 07:18 GMT+10

(260302) -- HANYUAN, March 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 29, 2026 shows a view of the cableway in Gulu Village of Hanyuan County, southwest China's Sichuan Province.

Perched on a cliff at the entrance to the Dadu River Grand Canyon, Gulu Village in Sichuan Province was long isolated by poor transportation. The opening of a cableway in 2018 marked a turning point, cutting the journey from three to four hours down to just three to five minutes.

Zheng Wangchun is the head of the village committee and secretary of the Party committee of Gulu Village, and a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC). Over the past years, Zheng has led villagers in developing a new path of integrated agricultural, cultural and tourism development, breathing new life into this Yi ethnic village. Villagers have opened homestays for visitors, and multiple scenic photo spots to enhance the visitor experience. At the same time, the village has expanded characteristic industries such as walnuts, Sichuan pepper, and goat farming.

Since taking office, Zheng has submitted suggestions including expanding internet access in rural areas and strengthening wildlife protection while minimizing its impact on farmers' livelihoods. "The smiles of villagers are the most valuable rewards for grassroots work," Zheng said. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

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