Cement roads bring more economic benefits for people living in mountain areas. They also bring investment from outside.
In the past, few villages in Qibainong had roads connecting with the outside world and transportation mainly depended on horses.
With improved infrastructure, tourists began flocking in and were charmed by the scenic rural landscape and unique folklore cultures of the local She ethnic group.
Living standards are rising for people in a mountainous region of Southwest China after their remote settlements were connected to the outside world.
Authorities said better rural roads had reduced travel time, facilitated trade and allowed more movement of people and goods.
