The development status of Liukeng

Nearly twenty years ago, when Liukeng first emerged in the tourism boom, the development of tourism was seen as an opportunity. People in Liukeng thought that the old house passed down from their ancestors could become a way to make money. , but soon found that the benefits were not as good as imagined. Antiques, wood carvings, etc. were stolen, and new buildings were built haphazardly among the ancient houses of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The originally harmonious ancient village almost lost its simple and natural ancient style.

During the few hours I visited Liukeng, I didn’t meet any other tourists. Although it was very hot that day, it was probably the peak summer season. Liukeng, which was once legendary and popular for several years, seemed to have become popular. Forgotten or abandoned by tourists. Perhaps we should blame the famous photographer who named Liukeng "The Last Specimen of Traditional Chinese Agricultural Society". The word "specimen" never refers to living animals; For the leader of the tourism bureau of "One Village", there are too many opportunities for the word "eternal" to appear together with "eternal" and "lasting majesty".