Tucked inside the mountains of southwestern China, Zhongdong is the country’s last cave village. Settled by members of the Miao ethnic minority as a hideaway from bandits, the cave is now home to 18 families who have kept the same lifestyle for decades and live below the poverty line. Despite government efforts to relocate them, the residents have refused to move.<br /><br />If you liked this video, we have more stories about China’s ethinic minorities, including:<br /><br />Preserving a Fading Culture in the Mountains of China<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7rrz66<br /><br />Finding the Bob Marley of China<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x72g261<br /><br />Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br />Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com<br /><br />Producer: Lea Li<br />Script: Weiyu Qian<br />Editors: Hanley Chu and Ryan Putranto<br />Mastering and Narration: Victor Peña<br /><br />Music: Audio Network<br />
