Scientists Have Yet to Unravel the Mystery of the Mosquito-Free Village of Ding Ok Ling in Fujian Province, China
To date, despite numerous studies, scientists have been unable to explain the secret hidden within this peculiar village.
The Village of Ding Ok Ling, located on a mountain in Fujian Province, China, has not seen any mosquitoes for nearly a century, according to QQ. (Photo: Xinhua).
The village is surrounded by dense forests and fresh air. The architectural structures in the village are built from mountain rock, without the use of cement. (Photo: QQ).
The village preserves many historical cultural features with yellow walls, black bricks, wooden houses, and stone stairs everywhere. (Photo: QQ).
The residents here maintain the traditional lifestyle of the Hakka people. The Hakka are a Han Chinese ethnic group originating around 2,700 years ago from the regions of Henan and Shanxi in China. (Photo: QQ).
Villagers have worshipped a stone shaped like a toad at the village entrance for generations. They believe that the toad’s mouth faces Ding Ok Ling, preventing mosquitoes from appearing and ensuring the air here is very clean. According to tradition for millennia, generations in the village come together to sweep and clean the sacred “toad god” stone. (Photo: QQ).
A small shrine nearly 4 meters tall stands next to the stone toad. The shrine is perpetually filled with the aroma of incense and is dedicated to another stone toad. (Photo: QQ).
Villagers often collect household waste and bury it on the hill. Many believe that their cleanliness habits might be the reason mosquitoes do not appear. Additionally, Ding Ok Ling attracts tourists due to its rich cultural history, unique architecture, and beautiful nature. (Photo: QQ).
However, the tale of the “toad god” driving away mosquitoes remains a legend. The people of Ding Ok Ling still hope that one day, experts will come to investigate and uncover the true cause of this strange phenomenon.
