Beijing Review

Vivas Las Villages

‘Ben Ge Nei” in the language of the Li ethnic group means “Come here.” It has become the welcoming slogan for tourists stepping into Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County, Hainan Province. Zahan, nestled in between two mountains and one of the highest villages in all of Hainan, is one place in the county you won’t regret visiting.

It is rare to see Li and Miao people living together in one village, and subsequently tourists can get the best

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