Liu Simin, researcher at the Tourism Research Centre in the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, executive director of China Tourism Future Studies, said the villagers’ right to choose their own lifestyle should be protected.

Liu Simin,researcher at the Tourism Research Centre in the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences,executive director of China Tourism Future Studies[Photo/people.com.cn]

"In my opinion, it is unacceptable to ask traditional villagers to stick to their original, old and outdated way of living, just to indulge the nostalgia of those who live in the city It is human nature to pursue a better life and the villagers' own right to choose their lifestyle should not be curtailed."