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Nothing remains unchanged. Due to the popular Chinese drama “Meet Yourself” (去有风的地方) in 2023, Shaxi has been exposed to the world and has since been changing — many antique wooden houses have been replaced by newly built, larger accommodations. Tourist-attracting shops started to emerge in the old town.

Currently these changes haven't affected the way locals live in the villages, their connection with the land remains, so does the authentic, harmonious flow of nature.