Purple flowers accent the exterior of a family hotel in Baka village, Bomi county, Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, on June 29, 2021. [Photo by Zhao Shiyue/chinadaily.com.cn]

In the deep spruce forest of Bomi county, Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, mist clocks the spiky mountains and glaciers most of the time during the year.

With an average annual temperature at 16.5 degrees Celsius and an altitude of 2,720 meters, Bomi is well-known for its favorable weather and breathtaking scenery.

Farmhouses are seen in the deep spruce forest at Bomi county, Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, on June 29, 2021. [Photo by Zhao Shiyue/chinadaily.com.cn]

As the entry point to Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon for hikers, Baka village saw an increasing number of travelers and the opening of family-run hotels 10 years ago.

A family hotel is set amid nature in Baka village, Bomi county, Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, on June 29, 2021. [Photo by Zhao Shiyue/chinadaily.com.cn]

In the past, it was very difficult to get there due to poor traffic conditions, and clean water, electricity and Wi-Fi connections were not always available in this remote region.

"My business got better after the government conducted infrastructure construction projects, including renovating farmhouses, upgrading the internet system and improving roadway quality," said Nyima Tsering, the owner of Boboli Garden Homestay and also Party branch secretary in Baka village.

The moves echoed with the central's policy on rural revitalization, which urges local governments to increase support for key tourism villages in terms of funds, markets and talents, to achieve the goal of poverty alleviation as soon as possible.

A bedroom of a family hotel is warm and welcoming in Baka village, Bomi county, Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, on June 29, 2021. [Photo by Zhao Shiyue/chinadaily.com.cn]

Among the 29 families here, five run homestay businesses, and others work in the tea garden set up in April – an economic project introduced to boost employment.

Nyima Tsering, the owner of Boboli Garden Homestay, also is Party branch secretary in Baka village, Bomi county, Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, on June 29, 2021. [Photo by Zhao Shiyue/chinadaily.com.cn]

Nyima Tsering and his friend, Ringtsing, set up a highland barley processing factory in 2019, with a personal investment of 480,000 yuan ($74,290), plus a 500,000 yuan loan from the government.

"Barley was collected from farmers and made into flour, which tourists love the most," said Nyima Tsering. "We are always figuring out various approaches to lift up villagers' income."

Sacks of highland barley flour are popular with tourists, in Baka village, Bomi county, Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, in 2021. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

According to official statistics, the total economic income of Baka village reached 7.35 million yuan in 2020, with per capita income at 35,976.3 yuan.

Rain drops hang off the trees in Baka village, Bomi county, Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, on June 29, 2021. [Photo by Zhao Shiyue/chinadaily.com.cn]

From the garden of a family hotel in Baka village, visitors can watch the mist and fog roll across the mountains. [Photo by Zhao Shiyue/chinadaily.com.cn]

Greenery and flowers surround the garden of a family hotel in Baka village, Bomi county, Nyingchi city in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, on June 29, 2021. [Photo by Zhao Shiyue/chinadaily.com.cn]