Hailisen Gacha, a village in the Horqin Right Wing Front Banner of Hinggan League, Inner Mongolia autonomous region has become a popular tourism destination thanks to continued efforts by teachers and students from the Communication University of China in Beijing.

"Hailisen" can be understood as "elm trees" in Mongolian, and "Gacha" means village, translating Hailisen Gacha as "a place with elm trees". This small village owns 486 ancient elm trees.

Recognized as a model for rural tourism, Hailisen Gacha is an example of China's endeavor in promoting rural vitalization.

In November 2023, 43 students and teachers from the Communication University of China spent three days in Hailisen Gacha exploring more perspectives of the village as part of the efforts made to show Chinese rural life through the artistic tension of imagery.

Chief Curator: Liu Jingjing, Bu Xiting, Liu Shoubing, Liu Jian, Yang Xiang

Executive Curator: Zhou Weigu, Lu Tianxiao, Liu Yuhan, Yang Yajie, Lu Liying, Zhang Ronghao

Curatorial Team: Liu Chang, He Lingxiao, Huang Surui, Xu Jiahe, Lei Xinyu, Liu Siqin, Wang Yijie, Zhou Ziqi, Sun He, Guan Diyi, Li Yuxuan, Li Muyang, Zhuang Xinhao

Translator: Wei Xiaomin, Zhou Xinru.