Deer village in Arxan woodland embraces the new

Deer village, a forest area in Arxan, has recently taken on a new look through developing handicrafts processing, livestock breeding, and ice and snow entertainment services.

The village, situated in Bailang town, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, began to shift from forestry to a variety of industries in 2012 when Arxan implemented the national tree felling ban in State-owned forest zones.

Former lumbermen in the village have sought new ways to earn their living, including working as forest rangers, craftsmen and deer breeders.

A stone inscribed with “Deer village” sits in the snowy woodlands area of Arxan, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Jan 10, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]