Jin Donglong and his elder son Jin Mingzhe, 1st from left, are feeding their cattle. (CGTN Photo)
With help of the two sons, Jin's farming business has expanded. Now his farmland is 440,000 square meters or 44 hectares. And they've raised upwards of 80 cattle. These endeavors have brought the family an annual income of around 300,000 yuan. That's about 42,000 U.S. dollars.
Wu Xin'ai is Jin's elder daughter. "Life here has changed a lot. We've earned much more than before," said Wu. She also feels happy that they can stay home and work together, "I think the most important thing is that the family gets along with each other harmoniously."
Jin Donglong's wife is filling bowls with steamed rice for all the other members of the family. (CGTN Photo)
In traditional Korean culture, daughters-in-law cook meals for the family. Thick soy bean soup, pickled spicy cabbage and fried fish are among what they eat most. Sitting around the table and eating their favorite foods are some of the happiest moments in their lives.
In 2010, local villagers were relocated to the new Jin Da Lai village after their homes were destroyed in a flood. Now the village has been renovated and decorated beautifully and promotes tourism.
The average annual income of villagers is four times what it was a decade ago. And the charming village beckons more people to visit, maybe even call it home.
