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Wengding: China's Wa ethnic village hidden in the mountains

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Wengding Ancient Village is seen tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. /CGTN
Wengding Ancient Village is seen tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. /CGTN

Wengding Ancient Village is seen tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. /CGTN

Wengding Ancient Village is seen tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. /CGTN
Wengding Ancient Village is seen tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. /CGTN

Wengding Ancient Village is seen tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. /CGTN

Wengding Ancient Village is seen tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. /CGTN
Wengding Ancient Village is seen tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. /CGTN

Wengding Ancient Village is seen tucked deep in the mountains of Yunnan Province. /CGTN

A Wa village resident is seen in Wengding Ancient Village, Yunnan Province. /CGTN
A Wa village resident is seen in Wengding Ancient Village, Yunnan Province. /CGTN

A Wa village resident is seen in Wengding Ancient Village, Yunnan Province. /CGTN

A Wa village resident is seen in Wengding Ancient Village, Yunnan Province. /CGTN
A Wa village resident is seen in Wengding Ancient Village, Yunnan Province. /CGTN

A Wa village resident is seen in Wengding Ancient Village, Yunnan Province. /CGTN

Tucked deep in the mountains of Cangyuan in Yunnan Province, Wengding Ancient Village preserves one of the most authentic Wa ethnic settlements in China. Dressed in traditional attire, locals welcome visitors with vibrant ceremonies and distinctive songs and dances, telling stories of an ancient tribal culture. Surrounded by lush hills and dotted with traditional thatched houses, the village offers a glimpse into a way of life shaped over centuries.

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