Guangxi homestays a welcome way to beat poverty

After years of struggle and effort, China has finally fulfilled its generational mission to eliminate absolute poverty. China Daily's foreign reporters Jocelyn Eikenburg and Matt Bossons traveled across the country to discover the stories behind people's efforts to overcome poverty.

In this video, Matt travels to Guilin city of South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, where he not only has the chance to see the extraordinary beauty of the Longji Terraces, but also learns about an important tool to help locals beat poverty: rural homestays. Check out the video to learn more.