Villagers in China's Xinjiang moved from a desert to a new site, improving services and boosting incomes.

Villagers from Daliyabuyi in northwest China's Xinjiang moved in 2019 from the Taklimakan Desert to a new site near the county seat, improving access to basic services like transportation, healthcare, and education. The resettlement has also led to higher incomes through cooperatives and tourism, including desert exploration. The old village site is now a tourist attraction, offering further economic opportunities for locals.

November 24, 2024
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