Walking in a Poor Rural Village in Southwest China: A Glimpse into Local Farmers' Daily Lives.

Hello everyone, welcome to my channel. Today, I’m going to show you the rural life in Chongqing, China. Rural life in Chongqing is greatly influenced by its unique geography and cultural traditions. As a mountainous city, most of the rural areas in Chongqing are located on rugged hillsides, with houses typically made of wood or brick. In many areas, the traditional stilt houses are still preserved, which help prevent dampness and provide ventilation, adapting well to the local humid and rainy climate. Due to the complex terrain, transportation in the countryside is not very convenient. Many villages are connected to the outside world by narrow mountain roads, and public transportation is limited, so people rely on their own cars or walking.
Agriculture remains an important part of the rural economy in Chongqing. Villagers grow crops such as rice, corn, and potatoes, with many farm fields in the mountains being terraced, making farming both labor-intensive and challenging. In addition to crop farming, animal husbandry also plays a significant role, with the raising of pigs, chickens, and cattle providing a rich source of food for the locals. Many rural families still maintain a self-sufficient lifestyle, growing crops, raising poultry, and even making their own salt, brewing alcohol, or weaving bamboo products.
The rural communities in Chongqing are typically close-knit and united, with people helping one another. Festivals and collective activities are important parts of rural life. Traditional holidays such as Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival are the busiest times in the countryside, when families gather together to enjoy a lavish meal, especially the famous Chongqing hotpot and local snacks. In daily life, people are usually busy in the fields or markets in the early mornings and evenings, with both young and old participating.
With the progress of urbanization, Chongqing's rural areas are undergoing modernization, especially in more remote areas where infrastructure is improving. Roads are becoming smoother, and electricity and communication networks are gradually being extended. However, at the same time, due to the large number of young people leaving for work in cities, the population decline in rural areas is becoming more severe, leaving behind mostly elderly residents. In response to this challenge, the government has launched rural revitalization strategies in recent years to improve rural education, healthcare, and infrastructure, increase farmers' incomes, attract young people back, and promote sustainable development in the countryside.
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