A 700-year-old village in Guangzhou, China, is capturing international attention by blending ancient heritage with modern revitalization efforts. Langtou Village, once facing decline, has transformed into a model of rural rejuvenation through cultural preservation and innovative partnerships.

Langtou Village was featured at the 2024 Venice Architecture Biennale and won a top award at China's inaugural Rural Cultural Industries Competition. Social media buzz grew when foreign influencers visited, participated in farming activities, and shared their experiences online. Tourism has surged here; weekend visitors increased from a few hundred to over 6,000, boosting local income by an average of $550 per resident annually.

Source: South
Editor: Wu Di