From Poverty to Prosperity: A Grocery Story in the Himalayas
Meet Drolma, a young Tibetan entrepreneur whose small grocery store at the foot of Zheduo Mountain is rewriting her village’s future. Once labeled a poverty-stricken area, Edamenba Village in Sichuan’s Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture has transformed into a bustling hub—thanks to new roads, scenic tourism, and the return of hometown heroes like Drolma.
🛒 Her shop isn’t just selling yak jerky and wild mushrooms. It’s a lifeline connecting tradition with tech-savvy modernity: deliveries speed across China via express networks, while travelers swap stories over local dairy snacks. 'It’s like Netflix for Tibetan flavors,' one backpacker joked.
🚜 The village’s revival—fueled by infrastructure investments and group efforts—mirrors China’s broader modernization push. 'Every bag of herbs we ship proves progress isn’t just about cities,' Drolma says. For students and professionals eyeing rural economies? This is a masterclass in turning scenic beauty into sustainable income.
