Hey travel buffs and culture lovers! 🏘️ Nestled in Danba County, Sichuan Province on the Chinese mainland, Jikayi Village just earned a golden ticket to the UN Best Tourism Villages list for 2025. 🌟 It's the second spot in Sichuan to get this honor, and it's all about authentic vibes, eco-love, and sustainable growth.
So, what's the buzz? Jikayi is a living museum of traditions. You've got the centuries-old 'Coming-of-Age Ceremony for Women', mysterious Han Dynasty stone coffin tombs, and those epic Tibetan tower-building skills. Each corner of the village whispers stories from the past, but with a fresh twist.
Here's the secret sauce: locals + creativity = 👌 Through a 'homestay + culture + tourism' recipe, visitors live side by side with residents, dive into local life, and help fuel rural revival. Imagine waking up to mountain views, joining a traditional ceremony, and supporting eco-friendly projects all in one trip!
Jikayi's journey shows how big dreams can sprout from small communities. 🌱 By mixing heritage with modern ideas, this village lights up the map for travelers and inspires other regions to follow suit. Ready to add Jikayi to your bucket list? 😉
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Jikayi: Rural Sichuan community named a UN Best Tourism Village
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