Imagine a place where the air smells like fresh wildflowers and the mountains hum with thousands of bees… 🌼🚜
High up at 1,800 meters, Nilka County of Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture in the northwest of the Chinese mainland is part of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and a beekeeping paradise. Home to the resilient Xinjiang black bee, one of the Chinese mainland's four major bee species, this region offers over 270 nectar sources from local flora. Talk about a buffet! 🍯🐝
Reporter Li Yimei from CGTN Digital recently met with local beekeepers who have turned honey into hope. From grandmas in traditional Kazak dresses to tech-savvy youth using drones to monitor hives, these stories are buzzing with creativity. One beekeeper even joked, "Our bees have more followers than me on social media!" 🤳🐝
But it's not all fun and memes. As honey production soars, villages that once struggled with empty markets are seeing new roads, schools, and small businesses bloom. Local families reinvest their profits into sustainable farming, ensuring the land stays healthy for generations to come. 🌱✨
For young travelers, entrepreneurs, and nature lovers, Nilka's honey industry offers sweet inspiration. Whether you're craving authentic rural flavors or scouting for new investment opportunities, this corner of the Chinese mainland is proof that nature and innovation can create a buzzworthy future. 🌍💼
Reference(s):
A sweet cause: Xinjiang honey industry revives rural economy
cgtn.com
