Tourism helps villagers climb out of poverty

Cliff-top outpost shows other poor rural areas how attracting visitors can kick-start development

Editor's Note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

A cliff-top village which was until recently only accessible by climbing 800 meters of precarious, dangling rattan ladders, has become a major tourist attraction in Sichuan province.