From Revolutionary Symbol to Tourist Destination

The Chinese village of Dazhai has transformed from a national symbol of hard labor into a popular tourist attraction. Decades ago, the government promoted Dazhai as a model of "self-reliance," where peasants terraced mountainsides to grow food. Today, the village markets this revolutionary history to visitors. Tourists can now see the famous terraced fields and learn about the village's past. The official slogan celebrating "self-reliance" remains the same. However, the local economy now relies on tourism revenue instead of farming. This shift reflects China's broader economic changes in recent years.