Island of charm and challenge

Reality show seeking to boost tourism in a remote location teaches participants valuable lessons, Xing Wen reports. For the past 100 days or so, the abandoned building has been the base camp for a group of young outsiders determined to become the island's developers. The reality show Young Island has brought together more than a dozen young people of various educational backgrounds, who are making use of their skills and fresh perspectives to vitalize the island, with the goal of enhancing its tourism sector — all within a tight 120-day deadline. They have initial funding of just 13,000 yuan and their projects so far include launching a cultural and creative brand, farming fish, running a restaurant, designing a small auditorium, planning tourist routes, organizing a concert and teaching at the island's primary school.