"Thanks to Wanda's investment, resources and management, Danzhai effectively converted its rich environment and traditional culture into tourism revenue," said Wang Dayang, an official of the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development.

"Danzhai Wanda Town has set a good example for enterprises to not only alleviate poverty by promoting local industry, but also find a sustainable approach to increase the incomes of local residents," said Wang.

In addition to building the tourism town, Wanda Group also invested in the establishment of Guizhou Wanda Career Technical College in Danzhai, stressing the importance of education and employment for the area's long-term development.

Professional training programs, such as nursing, accounting and tourism management, are provided to local students. According to Wanda's report, 405 students have enrolled in the college and excellent graduates will be employed by Wanda Group.

Wanda's actions in Danzhai are part of a government initiative which encourages companies to help impoverished villages. By the end of 2017, 462,000 companies have joined the poverty reduction program in 336,000 villages, benefiting 6.2 million impoverished people, according to a 2018 report by the State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development.