In recent years, Ruili City in Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, has focused on forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation. By revitalizing intangible cultural heritage, integrating diverse cuisines, innovating tourism routes, and leveraging festivals, the city has transformed its port-area cultural tourism from merely attracting visitors to generating sustainable growth. This approach has not only boosted regional economic development but has also continuously strengthened the powerful bond of "ethnic unity as one family."

The principle of "upholding tradition while embracing innovation" in intangible cultural heritage preservation has infused cultural tourism development with a profound cultural core, serving as a spiritual link that promotes ethnic unity and progress. Intangible cultural heritage is not merely the cultural treasure of a single ethnic group but a shared spiritual wealth for all ethnicities. In Dai pottery workshops, young inheritors diligently hone their wheel-throwing skills, while university student teams design innovative products inspired by Dai pottery culture; in Jingpo brocade training centers and De'ang sour tea workshops, inheritors from various ethnic groups protect traditional craftsmanship with great dedication. Preserving intangible cultural heritage requires both safeguarding ethnic roots and gathering the strength of unity.

Ruili City has adopted a model of "joint cultivation of local talent + collaborative assistance from universities" to train representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage from various ethnic groups. Through initiatives like "going out for mutual learning + inviting experts for joint research," their skills are enhanced. The established research and study sites for Dai pottery and brocade have already hosted thousands of young people for experiential learning and are actively applying for national and provincial-level research base status. This allows the rustic charm of Dai pottery, the brilliance of brocade, and the mellow richness of sour tea—cultural treasures of various ethnic groups—to blend and thrive through cultural tourism interactions, making the diverse tapestry of the Chinese nation's culture even more vibrant.