Simola settlement shows plain eco-beauty in Tengchong

In the Wa ethnic language, Simola means a place of happiness. The Simola Wa settlement in southwest Yunnan’s Tengchong city is set up on a mountain slope, and it is surrounded by wet land, forests, bamboos, terraced rice fields and springs. 

The Simola Wa settlement is said to have a history of 500 years. The ancient trees, springs and structures here give off some plainness of the eco-beauty, while the Wa ethnic culture features totems, toasting tunes and stumps in middle of the village. 

In embracing rural tourism with distinct Wa culture, the Simola area has been beautified with new roads and other facilities. Villagers have seen the living conditions improved.

Reporting by Shao Weicen and Guo Kang (Xinhua); Trans-editing by Wang Shixue