Its poverty and far flung location mean that the three story houses are built from local timber , unaltered by modern construction materials , and in a traditional style unique to the region . Remote village is to become world heritage site . Locals have opportunity to improve livelihood . Rapid urbanization threatens much of China 's rural heritage . The traditional village of wo n't survive because of mass migration .
Remote village is to become world heritage site . Locals have opportunity to improve livelihood . Rapid urbanization threatens much of China 's rural heritage . The traditional village of wo n't survive because of mass migration .