In Dongfang City, Hainan province, Bai Cha Village stands as a living museum for the Li ethnic group. 🏠 Over centuries, the Li people built 81 traditional boat-shaped houses — unique, overturned-vessel structures that showcase the community’s creativity and deep connection to nature.
This year, Hainan has been accelerating its transformation into an international free trade port. While new skyscrapers and bustling ports rise, Bai Cha Village offers a fresh reminder: tradition and modernity can sail side by side. Visitors can wander through bamboo forests, chat with Li artisans weaving vibrant textiles, and learn the stories carved into each wooden beam. 🎨✨
This national intangible cultural heritage site invites explorers and culture lovers to step back in time and witness how the Li community preserves its roots even as Hainan steps onto the global stage. Ready to explore? Pack your curiosity and discover Bai Cha’s boat houses — where history floats into the future! 🚤🌿
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Bai Cha Village: Preserving ethnic Li heritage in Hainan's new era
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