In China, there are countless villages with different styles and characteristics. In 2005, at the 5th National "Village Chiefs" Forum, the China Association for the Promotion of Rural Community Development and other institutions jointly selected the "Top Ten Famous Villages". These villages not only play an important role in their respective fields and regions, but also carry their own unique cultural values and development history. Today, let's take a closer look at these villages and discover their charms.
1. Huaxi Village - Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province
Huaxi Village, located in Huashi Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, was established in 1961 and covers an area of 35 square kilometers. The village has developed from an ordinary rural village to a nationally and internationally renowned model village.
In the past few decades, Huaxi Village has won honors such as "National Advanced Grassroots Party Organization", "National Model Villager Committee" and "National Civilized Village and Town" by virtue of its unique development model and the joint efforts of the villagers. Not only that, but it is also known as the "No. 1 Village in the World", a title that highlights its influence and benchmark position in the country and even the world.
Huaxi Village is not only a model of economic development, but also a tourist hotspot. There are more than 80 scenic spots such as West China Urban Agriculture Demonstration Park, West China Happiness Garden and Faith Grand View Garden.
Among them, Huaxi Estate Museum, Golden Pagoda and Huaxi National Palace are all must-visit landmarks for tourists. In addition, projects such as the Aerial Flower and Bird Garden and the Dragon Boat also demonstrate Huaxi Village's unique innovation in tourism and cultural integration. Huaxi Village not only provides tourists with rich sightseeing options, but also realizes the in-depth combination of agricultural modernization and cultural tourism, and has become a demonstration of China's new socialist rural construction.
2. Xiaogang Village - Anhui Province
Xiaogang Village, located in Fengyang County, Anhui Province, is a pivotal village in China's history of rural reform.
In the winter of 1978, 18 farmers in Xiaogang Village bravely pressed the red handprint and signed a lump sum contract, a landmark event that opened the curtain of China's rural reform and made it "China's first village in rural reform".
This courageous attempt by Xiaogang Village not only changed its own destiny, but also provided a new direction for the entire country's agricultural policy. This so-called "contract responsibility system for joint production" was later popularized throughout the country, greatly improving agricultural production efficiency and peasants' living standards.
Today, Xiaogang Village has become a tourist destination with deep historical significance. There is a large baogan memorial hall in the village for people to learn about this history. In addition, there are also scenic spots such as the restored farmhouse and the village cultural square. In addition to agricultural experience programs such as grape picking gardens and mushroom greenhouses, the village also provides facilities such as a tourist service center and shopping shops, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists to visit and learn.
3. Dazhai Village - Xiyang County, Shanxi Province
Located in the remote mountainous area of Xiyang County, Shanxi Province, Dazhai Village is known for its harsh natural conditions.
Surrounded by ditches and steep slopes, the village used to be a typical place of poor mountains and rivers. In the 60s of the 20th century, under the call of the leaders, the villagers completely changed the dilemma of relying on the sky for food by transforming the landscape, opening up terraces, and diverting water to irrigate the land.
Today, Dazhai Village has become a tourist attraction integrating natural beauty and cultural history. The main attractions include the Dazhai Forest Park, which attracts visitors with its verdant vegetation and clean air, and the Dazhai Exhibition Hall, which details the development of Dazhai Village and the history of the Dazhai movement in agriculture. In addition, Xiyang County also has other tourism resources such as Shima Temple and Longyan Grand Canyon, providing tourists with a variety of travel options.
4. Hancunhe Village - Fangshan District, Beijing
The history of Hanchon Ha Village dates back to the Tang Dynasty and has a rich history of more than 1,300 years. The village, which belongs to Hancunhe Town in Fangshan District, Beijing, has gradually transformed from a traditional small village into a modern model village over the years.
Since the reform and opening up, Hancun Hecun has achieved rapid economic development under the leadership of Tian Xiong and other leaders of the village committee. In particular, the construction industry has taken the lead in promoting the all-round development of the collective economy. The village has developed from a simple village-level construction team to a large enterprise group with 22 engineering companies and a number of industries, and the number of employees has reached more than 30,000.
After decades of development, Hancun Hecun has been built into a modern socialist new countryside with perfect public facilities. The infrastructure in the village is complete, and the quality of life of residents has been significantly improved. Every family has moved into a building or villa, enjoyed the convenience and benefits brought by urbanization, and achieved a huge leap from poverty to common prosperity.
5. Jiuxing Village - Shanghai
Located in the southwest of Shanghai, Jiuxing Village has a much larger impact than its size, despite being only 1.1 square kilometers in size. The main economic activity here is the comprehensive wholesale market, which spreads on 1,600 acres of land and becomes one of the largest wholesale markets in the region, covering building materials, decoration, hardware, furniture and other fields.
With the scale and function of its market, Jiuxing Village has won more than 50 national honors such as "National Civilized Village", "China's Top Ten Famous Villages", "National Democratic Rule of Law Demonstration Village", and more than 100 Shanghai honors. Jiuxing Market is not only a hub for commodity trading, but also a model for innovation and business model development.
The social and cultural activities of Jiuxing Village are equally colorful. Various cultural festivals are held in the village from time to time, such as temple fairs during the Spring Festival and lantern festivals during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which enhance the cohesion and cultural identity of the community. In addition, Jiuxing Village is also actively involved in social welfare undertakings, such as supporting education and health services, and promoting the all-round development of the community, so that it can show strong vitality not only economically, but also at the social and cultural level.
6. Nanjie Village - Henan Province
Nanjie Village is a typical representative of China's collectivist economy, where the economic model is based on the village collective ownership system and realizes the common prosperity of the villagers through collective enterprises. This model is particularly prominent in the context of China's reform and opening up, and the successful case of Nanjie Village has been widely disseminated, showing how the collective economy can drive the rapid growth of a village's overall economy and the improvement of social welfare.
Nanjie Village is not only a demonstration site of the economic model, but also a famous red tourist attraction. There are a number of cultural and tourism facilities in the village, such as cultural parks, industrial parks, high-tech agricultural parks, and villagers' residential tourist areas, which not only show the development of Nanjie Village, but also reflect the history and cultural changes of rural China. In particular, the newly built revolutionary traditional education scenic spot allows visitors to gain an in-depth understanding of the major historical events of the Chinese Revolution through vivid exhibitions and activities.
Looking ahead, Nanjie Village plans to further develop its tourism and cultural industries to enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the village. In addition, the village committee is also actively exploring how to use modern technology to improve agricultural efficiency, and plans to introduce more high-tech enterprises and projects to continue to promote comprehensive economic and social development. The goal of Nanjie Village is to become a modern new rural village with ecological civilization, advanced science and technology, and prosperous culture.
7. Garden Village - Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province
In the process of development, Huayuan Village has won many national and provincial honors, such as "National Advanced Unit for Spiritual Civilization", "National Model Village", "National Civilized Village" and "China's Top Ten Famous Villages". These honors not only recognize the achievements of Huayuan Village in economic and social development, but also show its exemplary role in rural development across the country.
The economic pillars of the Garden Village are mainly commerce and tourism. The village has commercial facilities such as a large grain and oil trading mall, a shopping plaza and a agricultural product hall, which not only serve the local residents, but also attract a large number of foreign tourists. In terms of tourism, relying on its rich natural and cultural resources, the Garden Village has developed ten major tourist attractions, such as the Hundred Villages of China and the Jixiang Lakeside, which make the Garden Village a popular destination for both sightseeing and leisure.
The planning and layout of the Garden Village fully reflect the construction concept of modern rural areas. The village is easily accessible by road and has a full range of public facilities, including modern residential areas, educational facilities and a medical centre. In addition, the village also attaches great importance to greening and environmental protection, with a number of ecological parks and leisure squares, providing residents with a high-quality living environment. Through these comprehensive constructions, the Garden Village not only improves the quality of life of residents, but also enhances its overall level of urban-rural integration.
8. Tengtou Village - Zhejiang Province
Tengtou Village is committed to the development of environmental protection and ecological agriculture, and has created an eco-friendly agricultural model, which takes "ecological agriculture" and "three-dimensional agriculture" as the core, and at the same time forms a unique eco-tourism area through the environmental protection project of "clear water and blue sky". The use of organic farming methods and circular farming techniques not only protects the environment, but also provides a healthy source of food and a pleasant ecological environment for residents and visitors.
Tengtou Village has won many honors at home and abroad for its outstanding contributions to ecological protection and social development, including the world's top 500 ecological villages, the world's top ten harmonious villages, the first batch of civilized villages in China, and the top ten famous villages in China. These honors reflect Tengtou Village's international and domestic recognition for promoting the construction of ecological civilization.
Tengtou Village has a variety of tourism and cultural activities, relying on its beautiful natural scenery and ecological agriculture base, the village has Jiangnan Style Garden, General Forest, Bonsai Garden, Green Corridor and other scenic spots.
In addition, there is a plant tissue culture sightseeing garden, a flower seedling viewing area, and a seasonal melon and fruit picking garden, which not only enhance the tourists' understanding of ecological agriculture, but also allow them to experience and participate in the traditional farming culture. Tengtou Village's various festivals, such as the agricultural performances in the Spring Festival and the Harvest Festival in the autumn, are also popular with tourists, making the village a tourist attraction that vividly demonstrates the integration of Chinese tradition and modern agriculture.
9. Jinshun Village - Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province
Jinshun Village is located in Qingshanhu District, Nanchang City, and its development history is a typical transformation story from a traditional rural village to a modern city. Since the reform and opening up, Jinshun Village has experienced three important stages: "revitalizing assets to lay a foundation, exchanging land for land to expand space, and attracting investment for development". This series of strategies not only boosted the economic development of the village, but also gradually built it into a modern urban community.
The economic structure of Jinshun Village reflects the success of industrial diversification and collective economy. The village has established a complex economy that includes a group company, three industrial parks (industrial park, science and technology park, cultural park) and three hotels. These industries have not only created a large number of employment opportunities, but also enabled the village economy to continue to grow and diversify.
With the development of the economy, Jinshun Village has also made remarkable achievements in improving the quality of life of residents. The village has a well-developed infrastructure, such as educational, medical, cultural and sports facilities, which provides good public services to the villagers. In addition, residents enjoy high standards of welfare benefits, such as original stock dividends, double wages and diversified welfare policies, ensuring the common prosperity of residents and the harmony and stability of society. The successful transformation of Jinshun Village has not only improved the living environment of the villagers, but also become a model for the development of rural communities in the process of urbanization.
10. Fubao Village - Kunming, Yunnan Province
Fubao Village is located in the south of Kunming City, Yunnan Province, in the south of the People's Government of Liujia Township, surrounded by Dianchi Lake and surrounded by water on three sides, forming a unique peninsula-like geographical feature. This village has been living a well-off life since the 90s of the last century, and has unique geographical and historical conditions, making it an important part of the southern part of Kunming.
Fubao Village is rich in tourism and cultural resources, and representative tourist attractions include Fubao Cultural City and Blue Manor. These attractions not only showcase Yunnan's unique local culture and history, but also offer a wealth of cultural experiences. In 2020, Fubao Village underwent a series of scenic upgrades and transformations, further enhancing its tourism appeal, especially exhibitions and activities that combine revolutionary history with local culture, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.
Fubao Village has also demonstrated its forward-looking and responsible approach to environmental protection and sustainable development. The village has implemented a series of environmental protection measures, such as water conservation and the use of green energy, to maintain the pristine beauty of its natural environment. At the same time, Fubao Village actively promotes community development projects, including education, health and infrastructure construction, which not only improve the living conditions of residents, but also promote the overall prosperity of the community. Through these efforts, Fubao Village has become a successful example of the importance of environmental protection and community development.
Okay, do you think the above ten famous villages live up to their name? Have you heard of all the above ten famous villages? What other well-known "villages" do you know? Feel free to leave a comment in the comment section!