Yaogu Bouyei Village

In 2009, the villagers of Yaogu Village invested in establishing the first rural tourism professional cooperative in Libo County and the province—the “Yaogu Village Tourism Professional Cooperative”—using their Buyi-style architecture and ethnic cultural resources. They also formed folk dance and Nuo opera performance teams, enriching the village’s cultural heritage. The houses here are stilted buildings in the Buyi style, commonly known as “diaojiaolou” (stilted houses). Ethnic festivals include “April 8th,” “June 6th,” and “July 15th.” Yaogu Village’s self-run Nuo opera exhibition hall is one of the best in the county, displaying primitive and unique Nuo opera masks. During major festivals, the villagers spontaneously organize performances to showcase their diverse Nuo opera skills to tourists.