Shibadong village in Hunan province. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Shibadong in Hunan province

Over the past decade, Shibadong village in the Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Hunan province has undergone a remarkable transformation.

Once an isolated and impoverished village, it has evolved into a modern community boasting improved infrastructure, thriving tourism and a pristine environment.