The Land of the Yellow Mountain

Here, centuries-old villages have preserved their original appearance. After decades of grinding poverty, the inhabitants of the region are trying to maintain a firm grip on their traditions while hoping that tourism will boost their economic prospects. On location, Klaus Hipfl and his film crew discovered a region that reflects the fortunes of China as a whole - a people in search of a new identity while walking the fine line between preserving their centuries-old culture and succumbing to the temptations of a globalised economy.