In a faraway place in the mountain s of Yunnan, China, a new kind of village is appearing—a smart village. Imagine living where every home can go online through fast 4G and 5G networks, not just cables (电缆). This is not a story; it is really happening now.
Yunnan is known for its beautiful natural environment. In the past, a few homes often shared one internet connection. But things have changed thanks to hard work by people at China Telecom. Now every household can go online. This is part of a bigger plan to use technology to modernize farming and improve rural (农村的) life.
In these smart villages, farmers have some cool little tools to help them. For example, cows can eat a special capsule (胶囊). This capsule collects information about the cow's health and sends it to a computer. This allows farmers to know exactly what cows need to stay healthy and produce good milk and meat.
But it's not just about animals. In places like Dali and Lijiang, technology also watches crops like rice and mangoes. Cameras and sensors (传感器) can tell farmers the weather, soil conditions, and even if insects are harming crops right away. This means farmers can better take care of plants to ensure we have delicious, healthy food.
These villages also use technology for safety, better tourism management, and community services. Over 11, 000 village platforms have been built so far, making the dream of a modern, connected countryside come true.
Every Sunday morning, Sarah looked forward to her grandmother's visit. At 82 years old, Grandma Rose still insisted (坚持) on taking the bus across town to spend the day with Sarah and her parents.
When the doorbell rang, Sarah ran quickly to open it, throwing her arms around Grandma's neck for a big hug. "Did you bring your famous chocolate chip cookies again?" Sarah asked happily.
"Of course, my dear," Grandma laughed, pulling a tin from her bag. No matter how many batches she made, the cookies never lasted long in their house!
After eating several cookies, Sarah pulled Grandma to the backyard to play. They'd spend hours running after each other, pushing on the old swing set, or just laying in the grass looking at clouds together. Grandma's lively spirit and excitement for life amazed Sarah.
In the evening before Grandma left, Sarah loved snuggling up next to her on the couch. Grandma would gently move her hair and tell fascinating tales of her childhood during the difficult war years. Sarah listened carefully, imagining those hard times.
On one such evening, Sarah looked up at her smiling grandma and said, "I hope I'm just like you when I'm old—kind, energetic, and surrounded by loved ones."
Grandma held her hand tightly and replied, "The secret is making wonderful memories with your family. Those are the riches that truly matter in life."
