In 2011, the Congjiang Dong Rice-Fish-Duck system was recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as one of the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems. In 2013, it was listed among the first batch of China's important agricultural heritages.

　　Embracing its distinct indigenous ecology and culture, Zhanli has also blossomed into a thriving tourist destination.

　　With autumnal hues of golden rice ears adorning paddy fields, Zhanli Village draws many visitors from around the globe to marvel at its idyllic vistas of terraced fields and ears of rice hanging on wooden drying racks.

　　Mieke Gorter, a tourist from the Netherlands, has been frequenting Guizhou since the 1990s. Captivated by the province's breathtaking landscapes, warm-hearted ethnic communities, and the richness of their cultural heritages, she sometimes even manages to visit Guizhou two or three times a year.

　　Gorter said that this was her second visit to Zhanli Village, and she was deeply impressed by the local agricultural wisdom. She was delighted to see that China's traditional farming methods have been preserved for thousands of years -- aiding in the coordinated development of production, daily living and environmental protection.

　　Despite the language barrier, she still felt the warmth and friendliness of the locals, and noticed that the village had become cleaner compared to her last visit.

　　The village's development has also convinced some migrant workers to return home.

　　Wu Chunguang, a 37-year-old Dong man and former truck driver, saw the increasing number of tourists in his hometown and decided to go back to Zhanli in 2017. He transformed and upgraded his home and now uses part of it as a restaurant.