Chengtao Zhi
Current Residence
Shandi Village, Duanfen Town, Taishan
Birthplace
Past Residence
Zhaoqing, China
Occupation
Owns & operates an antique shop and homestay.
Shandi Village, Duanfen Town, Taishan
Birthplace
Zhaoqing, China
Past Residence
Zhaoqing, China
Occupation
Owns & operates an antique shop and homestay.
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“Taishan has a deteriorating cultural matrix and an unpreserved fabric”
“The local sense of clanship and collective identity is diminishing”
“The local sense of clanship and collective identity is diminishing”
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Mr. Zhi first came to Taishan in 2002 as a tourist. Following successive visits he saw a general deterioration of the local architecture and history, and thus a huge opportunity to start a small business focusing on heritage and culture. He then moved to the area with his family a decade later, and with help from the government was able to start a homestay and antique shop. His aim now is to leverage the contextual culture into aiding the creation of a vibrant tourist economy.
“Duanfen Town and Tingjiang Village mainly relies on external media impetus, lacking the propaganda and promotion from local people and institutions.”
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“Taishan has mountains, rivers, seas, streams and even grasslands. These natural resources are all within a radius of 20 miles but are known almost exclusively to the locals.”