In the heart of Hainan's tropical rainforest, the Li and Miao ethnic groups have thrived for generations, sustained and inspired by the forest itself. Just how vital this environment is for them can be seen in the intricate designs of Li brocade and the sustainable use of wild plants. But things are changing for the Miao people: once loggers and hunters, they now serve as protectors of endangered species like the Hainan black-crested gibbon, maintaining a deep connection with that is set to be passed down the generations for years to come. #chinarama