On December 8, 1995, the Gaoligong Mountain Farmers Biodiversity Conservation Association—the first of its kind in the country initiated by farmers—was founded. Since then, the natural environment of Baihualing has been well protected. At present, there are 21 bird-watching sites in Baihualing, which can receive more than 700 tourists at the same time. 

The village received 31,000 bird watchers last year and the bird-watching activities generated a tourism income of 51 million yuan, accounting for 78.5% of the total economic income of the village.

By Li Jihong, Chen Fei