Cijuelin Village, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Cijuelin Village was originally a typical impoverished village in Lhasa, mainly engaged in  traditional farming and husbandry with low income. The villagers generally had a low education level and did not know enough how to get out of poverty. In 2012, Usunhome Cultural Tourism Co., Ltd. set up shop in Cijuelin and explored a new model of poverty alleviation through tourism performance. It produced the epic Tibetan drama “Princess Wencheng” as the engine project. Since the premier of "Princess Wencheng" in 2013, Usunhome had encouraged the villagers to participate in the performances and related operations so as to help the them shift from self-employment to becoming entrepreneurs. Apart from the performing jobs, the project also provided more than 100 jobs for the local farmers and herdsmen, including those of security, cleaning, service, reception, administration and logistics jobs. Nearly 1,000 villagers found work in businesses related to the project, such as ticket sales and transport connection. The operation of scenic areas brought about an increase of the villagers' annual income from 5,500 RMB in 2012 to over 20,000 RMB in 2018. In a period of seven years, and benefiting from the "Princess Wencheng" project, the third industry of Cijuelin Village grew tremendously which reshaped its economic structure, and led to integrated development in poverty alleviation and the raising of the villagers’ intellectual capacity and self-confidence.

Photos

  • d4c9c8e7ca8c05cdb8766ccb4c4146c.pngCijuelin Village before and after the launch of "Princess Wencheng" project
  • 图片74_副本.pngTibetan culture street
  • 图片75_副本.pngNight view of the culture street
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  • 图片78_副本.png“Princess Wencheng” Theatre
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Scenic Spots in Surrounding Areas

  • 19、西藏慈觉林村.jpg Tibet Autonomous Region 1.Qomolangma National Park 2.Jokhang or Dazhao Temple 3.The Potala Palace
  • a3493cd5e253003e804263c24030f65.jpg Qomolangma National Park is situated in southwest Tibet bordering Nepal where several different geographic regions intersect. The park covers an area including the world's highest peak Mount Qomolangma and the world's highest-altitude temple Rongbuk Monastery, home to plentiful diverse rare and endangered species. It is the highest-altitude national park in the world.
  • 8824522ec344b2006b792efb0f69104.jpg Jokhang or Dazhao Temple, located in the center of Lhasa’s old city, Tibet, was built for the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo more than 1,300 years ago. Johkang is a Tibetan word. As the destination of pilgrimage for Tibetan Buddhists, the temple holds the supreme status in Tibetan Buddhism. It was built during the Tubo period, the most glorious period in Tibetan history. It is the oldest building with a clay and wooden structure in Tibet, and the one that initiated Tibetan temple building on flat land.
  • ff2591792c3c0630c0e4bee8aee7000.jpg The Potala Palace, located in northwest Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, is the world’s highest-altitude building combining palaces, castles and temples. It is also the largest ancient building complex in Tibet. “Potala” is a Sanskrit word, originally referring to the residence of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. As a sacred place to all Buddhist pilgrims, the Potala Palace has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Cijuelin Village, Lhasa, Tibet, China

Cijuelin Village was originally a typical impoverished village in Lhasa, mainly engaged in  traditional farming and husbandry with low income. The villagers generally had a low education level and did not know enough how to get out of poverty. In 2012, Usunhome Cultural Tourism Co., Ltd. set up shop in Cijuelin and explored a new model of poverty alleviation through tourism performance. It produced the epic Tibetan drama “Princess Wencheng” as the engine project. Since the premier of "Princess Wencheng" in 2013, Usunhome had encouraged the villagers to participate in the performances and related operations so as to help the them shift from self-employment to becoming entrepreneurs. Apart from the performing jobs, the project also provided more than 100 jobs for the local farmers and herdsmen, including those of security, cleaning, service, reception, administration and logistics jobs. Nearly 1,000 villagers found work in businesses related to the project, such as ticket sales and transport connection. The operation of scenic areas brought about an increase of the villagers' annual income from 5,500 RMB in 2012 to over 20,000 RMB in 2018. In a period of seven years, and benefiting from the "Princess Wencheng" project, the third industry of Cijuelin Village grew tremendously which reshaped its economic structure, and led to integrated development in poverty alleviation and the raising of the villagers’ intellectual capacity and self-confidence.

Photos

d4c9c8e7ca8c05cdb8766ccb4c4146c.png Cijuelin Village before and after the launch of "Princess Wencheng" project
图片74_副本.png Tibetan culture street
图片75_副本.png Night view of the culture street
图片76_副本.png Rehearsal
图片77_副本.png Rehearsal
图片78_副本.png “Princess Wencheng” Theatre

Scenic Spots in Surrounding Areas

19、西藏慈觉林村.jpg Tibet Autonomous Region 1.Qomolangma National Park 2.Jokhang or Dazhao Temple 3.The Potala Palace
a3493cd5e253003e804263c24030f65.jpg Qomolangma National Park is situated in southwest Tibet bordering Nepal where several different geographic regions intersect. The park covers an area including the world's highest peak Mount Qomolangma and the world's highest-altitude temple Rongbuk Monastery, home to plentiful diverse rare and endangered species. It is the highest-altitude national park in the world.
8824522ec344b2006b792efb0f69104.jpg Jokhang or Dazhao Temple, located in the center of Lhasa’s old city, Tibet, was built for the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo more than 1,300 years ago. Johkang is a Tibetan word. As the destination of pilgrimage for Tibetan Buddhists, the temple holds the supreme status in Tibetan Buddhism. It was built during the Tubo period, the most glorious period in Tibetan history. It is the oldest building with a clay and wooden structure in Tibet, and the one that initiated Tibetan temple building on flat land.
ff2591792c3c0630c0e4bee8aee7000.jpg The Potala Palace, located in northwest Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, is the world’s highest-altitude building combining palaces, castles and temples. It is also the largest ancient building complex in Tibet. “Potala” is a Sanskrit word, originally referring to the residence of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. As a sacred place to all Buddhist pilgrims, the Potala Palace has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site.