On December 10th, a landslide occurred in Huangci Village, Yanguoxia Town, Yongjing County, Linxia Prefecture, Gansu Province. The landslide directly threatened the safety of 462 people from 118 households in Huangci Village, causing direct economic losses of approximately 48.64 million yuan, with the disaster level classified as exceptionally large. In this sudden landslide disaster, a villager named Zhang Deyuan drew widespread public attention. He was the first to discover the danger and promptly reported it, enabling the 462 people to be evacuated in advance, resulting in no casualties. The story of Zhang Deyuan as the disaster’s “first responder” was first reported. Ten days after the landslide, Zhang Deyuan recounted his experiences over these days.

Huangci Village

Huangci Village is a traditional Hakka village located in Yongding County, Fujian Province, China, renowned for its well-preserved **tulou** (earthen building) architecture. These large, fortified communal residences were constructed by the Hakka people centuries ago, primarily during the Ming and Qing dynasties, for defensive purposes and to foster clan unity. Today, it stands as a significant cultural heritage site, offering insight into the unique communal lifestyle and architectural ingenuity of the Hakka community.

Yanguoxia Town

Yanguoxia Town is located in Yongjing County, Gansu Province, China, situated along the upper reaches of the Yellow River. It is historically significant as the site of the Yanguoxia Hydropower Station, which was the first large-scale hydropower project built independently by China after its founding in 1949, completed in 1961. The town’s development has been closely tied to the power station, which played a crucial role in the region’s industrialization and remains a landmark of modern Chinese engineering.

Yongjing County

Yongjing County is located in China’s Gansu Province along the upper Yellow River and is historically significant as part of the heartland of early Chinese civilization. It is renowned for being home to the **Liujiaxia Dam** and **Bingling Temple**, the latter featuring ancient Buddhist cave grottoes with statues dating back over 1,600 years to the Western Qin dynasty. The area has been a crucial cultural and transportation corridor for millennia, connecting the Central Plains with the western regions.

Linxia Prefecture

Linxia Prefecture, located in China’s Gansu Province, is historically known as the “Little Mecca of China” due to its significant Hui Muslim population and over 2,000 mosques. It has served for centuries as a major hub for trade and Islamic culture along the southern Silk Road. Today, it remains a vibrant center of Muslim life and traditional Hui craftsmanship.

Gansu Province

Gansu Province in northwest China is a historically vital corridor along the ancient Silk Road, connecting Central Asia with the heart of China. Its rich history is showcased at sites like the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing Buddhist art spanning a millennium. The province’s dramatic landscape ranges from the Hexi Corridor desert to parts of the Tibetan Plateau.