Located in the northwest part of Tingri County in Shigatze Prefecture, Dejiu Village is at an altitude of 4,972 meters with 118 villagers. Due to its natural environment and terrain, the local people made a living by raising livestock for many generations.

However, the past years have witnessed heartening changes in Dejiu village with the local government's help.

Their houses have been renovated and also been equipped with TVs and other household appliances. The construction of highways, bridges, clinics in the village brought great convenience for the local people.

Living in the relatively remote area, villagers in Dejiu Village are striving for prosperous lives together with the whole nation.

A villager in the Dejiu Village is making blanks with yak hair and wool. [Photo/Xinhua]

Sonam in the Dejiu Village is making a haversack with yak hair.[Photo/Xinhua]

Tashi in the Dejiu Village is trying to use the camera. With the improvement of living standard, more and more electronic products are poplar among villagers. [Photo/Xinhua]

Living in the newly-built house, Tashi (right) in the Dejiu Village smiles happily. [Photo/Xinhua]