Stepping Into Another World — Lingshui's Tanka Life

By Wang Dingbin/ HICN / Updated:21:33,10-July-2026

"It feels like a completely different world!" — French creator Cleo stepped onto the floating fishing rafts of Lingshui and was amazed by the unique way of life of the Tanka people.

Living, eating, and working all on the water — it was a completely new experience for her.

She and five other creators from Europe and Asia explored this "floating city" as part of their journey tracing Savina's century-old footsteps across Hainan.

Next stop: Wuzhishan! They're heading into the rainforest to get up close with nature and dive into Li culture.


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